Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma DP1s

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.