Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma SD15

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Sigma SD15. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Sigma SD15 Gallery.

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).

Look at the Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma SD15 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.