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Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
83
Features
80
Overall
81

Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma fp L 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
  • Released January 2011
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced March 2021
  • Old Model is Sigma fp
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma fp L Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma fp L, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Casio and Sigma. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and fp L (61MP) and the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-H30 was unveiled 11 years earlier than the fp L which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-H30 matches up versus the fp L with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sigma fp L

 EX-H30 fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Casio EX-H30

 fp L EX-H30 
AnnouncedMarch 2021January 2011More modern by 124 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k461kSharper screen (+1639k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sigma fp L

 EX-H30 fp L 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-H30 provides external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sigma fp L has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma fp L in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-H30 versus the fp L.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and fp L is 92 and 83 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and fp L.

To sum up, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-H30 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sigma fp L will resolve extra detail having an extra 45 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged EX-H30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Portrait photography camera
39
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
89
focusing manually
amazing MP (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Street photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
78
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
has focus by touch
environment proof
great ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography advice
Sigma fp L Sports photography advice
52
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
79
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
amazing MP (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (240 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography info
Sigma fp L Travel photography info
69
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
73
environment proof
has focus by touch
amazing MP (61 megapixels)
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography information
Sigma fp L Landscape photography information
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
81
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
amazing MP (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H30
Vlogging with Sigma fp L
30
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
38
touchscreen capability
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic support
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Sigma fp L
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Sigma fp L
General Information
Company Casio Sigma
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Sigma fp L
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2011-01-05 2021-03-25
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 61 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 9520 x 6328
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 40
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201g (0.44 pounds) 427g (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
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 life - 240 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $709 $2,499