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Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma DP2s 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
  • Launched January 2011
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Superseded the Sigma DP2
  • Successor is Sigma DP2x
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma DP2s Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-H30 versus Sigma DP2s, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sigma. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The EX-H30 was released 11 months after the DP2s and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-H30 matches up against the DP2s with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sigma DP2s

 EX-H30 DP2s 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 11 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Casio EX-H30

 DP2s EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sigma DP2s

 EX-H30 DP2s 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H30 enjoys physical measurements 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 DP2s has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-H30 versus Sigma DP2s in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-H30 and the DP2s.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and DP2s is 92 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and DP2s.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-H30 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Casio EX-H30 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer EX-H30 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography features
Sigma DP2s Portrait photography features
39
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
low resolution (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP2s as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (280g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP2s as a Sports photography camera
52
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography info
Sigma DP2s Travel photography info
69
lighter than others in class (201g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
lighter than competition in class (280g)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
low resolution (5MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography information
Sigma DP2s Landscape photography information
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
48
you can focus manually
good max aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging information
Sigma DP2s Vlogging information
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
28
good max aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Sigma DP2s
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Sigma DP2s
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sigma
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Sigma DP2s
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Launched 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 41mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201g (0.44 lbs) 280g (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
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 (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $709 $940