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Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Replaced the Sigma DP2s
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma DP2x Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-H30 and Sigma DP2x, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sigma. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-H30 was announced around the same time to the DP2x and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-H30 scores versus the DP2x when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sigma DP2x

 EX-H30 DP2x 
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Casio EX-H30

 DP2x EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sigma DP2x

 EX-H30 DP2x 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2011Similar age
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H30 offers outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sigma DP2x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-H30 and Sigma DP2x in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-H30 and the DP2x.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and DP2x is 92 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and DP2x.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-H30 having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Casio EX-H30 will resolve extra detail with its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma DP2x Portrait photography highlights
38
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography advice
Sigma DP2x Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
67
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (280 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography information
Sigma DP2x Sports photography information
52
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
30
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H30
Travel photography with Sigma DP2x
69
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
67
lighter than average in class (280 grams)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
sensor resolution low (5MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Landscape photography camera
49
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
48
focusing manually
very good max aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H30
Vlogging with Sigma DP2x
30
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
28
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than average in class (280 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Sigma DP2x
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Sigma DP2x
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Sigma DP2x
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 41mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 gr (0.44 lb) 280 gr (0.62 lb)
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 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $709 $699