Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma DP1x

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.

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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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Sigma DP1x. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Sigma DP1x Gallery.

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).

Check out the Casio EX-H30 and Sigma DP1x in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.