Casio EX-100 vs Sigma SD15

Here, we are reviewing the Casio EX-100 versus Sigma SD15, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and SD15 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The EX-100 was revealed 4 years later than the SD15 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-100 matches up against the SD15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-100 & Sigma SD15. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-100 Gallery & Sigma SD15 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-100 features outer measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD15 has dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-100 compared to the SD15.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-100 and SD15 is 83 and 59 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-100 and SD15.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-100 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Casio EX-100 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern EX-100 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.