Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma DP1s
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800
- No Video
- 28mm (F) lens
- 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
- Announced October 2009
- Previous Model is Sigma DP1
- Replacement is Sigma DP1x

Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma DP1s Overview
The following is a in depth overview of the Casio EX-H30 and Sigma DP1s, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sigma. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

The EX-H30 was introduced 16 months after the DP1s which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-H30 scores against the DP1s with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma DP1s Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Sigma DP1s. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Sigma DP1s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sigma DP1s
EX-H30 | DP1s | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | October 2009 | Newer by 16 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Casio EX-H30
DP1s | EX-H30 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sigma DP1s
EX-H30 | DP1s | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H30 provides outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sigma DP1s has dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-H30 and Sigma DP1s in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-H30 and the DP1s.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and DP1s is 92 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The picture below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and DP1s.
To sum up, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-H30 having a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Casio EX-H30 will deliver greater detail using its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern EX-H30 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma DP1s Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Sigma DP1s | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Sigma |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Sigma DP1s |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2009-10-02 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 5 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 2640 x 1760 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 28mm (1x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.5" |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 201 gr (0.44 lb) | 270 gr (0.60 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NP-130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $709 | $0 |