Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- No Video
- 45mm (F2.8) lens
- 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
- Released February 2014
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Following is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is pretty comparable but the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) provide different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe EX-H30 was released 4 years earlier than the DP2 Quattro which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-H30 scores versus the DP2 Quattro with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro
| EX-H30 | DP2 Quattro |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Casio EX-H30
| DP2 Quattro | EX-H30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2014 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 37 months |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 461k | Clearer screen (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sigma DP2 Quattro
| EX-H30 | DP2 Quattro | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H30 has got outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Quattro has measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-H30 vs the DP2 Quattro.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and DP2 Quattro is 92 and 70 respectively.
Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and DP2 Quattro.
All in all, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-H30 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-H30 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Sigma DP2 Quattro | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Casio | Sigma |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Sigma DP2 Quattro |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2014-02-13 |
| Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | TRUE III engine |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5424 x 3616 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 45mm (1x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance 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) | - |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 201g (0.44 pounds) | 395g (0.87 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | BP-51 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $709 | $931 |