Casio EX-10 vs Sigma SD14

In this article, we are looking at the Casio EX-10 versus Sigma SD14, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Casio and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-10 (12MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the EX-10 (1/1.7") and SD14 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-10 was brought out 7 years after the SD14 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-10 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-10 grades against the SD14 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-10 & Sigma SD14. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-10 Gallery & Sigma SD14 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-10 has outer measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Sigma SD14 has proportions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

See the Casio EX-10 versus Sigma SD14 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-10 versus the SD14.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-10 and SD14 is 83 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-10 and SD14.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-10 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Casio EX-10 will provide greater detail having its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The younger EX-10 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.