Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma DP2

On this page, we are analyzing the Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma DP2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The EX-H30 was announced 16 months after the DP2 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-H30 matches up versus the DP2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Sigma DP2. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-H30 offers physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-H30 compared to the DP2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and DP2 is 92 and 86 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and DP2.

To sum up, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-H30 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Casio EX-H30 will provide greater detail with its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer EX-H30 should have an advantage in sensor technology.