Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma DP2x
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma DP2x Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H30 & Sigma DP2x. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-H30 Gallery & Sigma DP2x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sigma DP2x
EX-H30 | DP2x | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Casio EX-H30
DP2x | EX-H30 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sigma DP2x
EX-H30 | DP2x | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2011 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Sigma DP2x | |
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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 |