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Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Older Model is Sigma DP1s
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma DP1x Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-H30 and Sigma DP1x, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sigma. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The EX-H30 was launched 11 months later than the DP1x which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-H30 scores vs the DP1x with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sigma DP1x

 EX-H30 DP1x 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2010Fresher by 11 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Casio EX-H30

 DP1x EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sigma DP1x

 EX-H30 DP1x 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H30 features outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sigma DP1x has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-H30 and the DP1x.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and DP1x is 92 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and DP1x.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-H30 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Casio EX-H30 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer EX-H30 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H30
Portrait photography with Sigma DP1x
39
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H30
Street photography with Sigma DP1x
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average (250g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Sports photography camera
52
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
32
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H30
Travel photography with Sigma DP1x
69
lighter than others (201 grams)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
57
lighter than average (250g)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Landscape photography camera
49
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
41
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging details
Sigma DP1x Vlogging details
30
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
25
lighter than average (250g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Sigma DP1x
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Sigma DP1x
General Information
Brand Casio Sigma
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Sigma DP1x
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-02-20
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 True II
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 16MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/4.0
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 gr (0.44 pounds) 250 gr (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $709 $574