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Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma SD15

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma SD15 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
  • Launched January 2011
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Superseded the Sigma SD14
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma SD15 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma SD15, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Casio and Sigma. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-H30 was launched 11 months later than the SD15 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-H30 grades vs the SD15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sigma SD15

 EX-H30 SD15 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2010Fresher by 11 months
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Casio EX-H30

 SD15 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sigma SD15

 EX-H30 SD15 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H30 offers outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sigma SD15 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-H30 against the SD15.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and SD15 is 92 and 59 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and SD15.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-H30 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Casio EX-H30 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher EX-H30 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography info
Sigma SD15 Portrait photography info
39
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
50
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
low megapixels (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography advice
Sigma SD15 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
52
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography information
Sigma SD15 Sports photography information
52
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography features
Sigma SD15 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition in class (201g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
42
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (5MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H30
Landscape photography with Sigma SD15
49
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
51
manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD15 as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
9
no video shooting
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Sigma SD15
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Sigma SD15
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sigma
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Sigma SD15
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-02-20
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
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 surface 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180s
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) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lb) 750 grams (1.65 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $709 $1,500