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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sigma SD14

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Casio EX-FS10
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-7.1) lens
  • 121g - 102 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2009
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Raise to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Released September 2006
  • Replaced the Sigma SD10
  • Refreshed by Sigma SD15
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sigma SD14 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-FS10 and Sigma SD14, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Casio and Sigma. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the EX-FS10 (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-FS10 was released 2 years after the SD14 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-FS10 scores versus the SD14 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Sigma SD14

 EX-FS10 SD14 
ReleasedJanuary 2009September 2006More modern by 28 months
Screen resolution230k150kClearer screen (+80k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Casio EX-FS10

 SD14 EX-FS10 

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Sigma SD14

 EX-FS10 SD14 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.5"2.5"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-FS10 enjoys exterior measurements of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD14 has specifications of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-FS10 and Sigma SD14 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-FS10 vs the SD14.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FS10 and SD14 is 96 and 59 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FS10 and SD14.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-FS10 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Casio EX-FS10 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern EX-FS10 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FS10
Portrait photography with Sigma SD14
25
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
49
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Street photography advice
Sigma SD14 Street photography advice
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
48
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Sports photography highlights
Sigma SD14 Sports photography highlights
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
29
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Travel photography highlights
Sigma SD14 Travel photography highlights
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
42
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (5MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FS10
Landscape photography with Sigma SD14
26
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
42
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
maximum ISO low (800)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Vlogging advice
Sigma SD14 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
9
no video shooting
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Sigma SD14
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Sigma SD14
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Sigma SD14
Category Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Released 2009-01-08 2006-09-26
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 1600 800
Maximum boosted ISO - 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.9-7.1 -
Number of lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 150k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lb) 750 grams (1.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots One One
Retail price $200 $198