Casio EX-FS10 vs Sigma SD15

In this article, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-FS10 versus Sigma SD15, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Casio and Sigma. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the EX-FS10 (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-FS10 was unveiled 13 months prior to the SD15 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-FS10 scores vs the SD15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FS10 & Sigma SD15. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-FS10 Gallery & Sigma SD15 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-FS10 provides 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) and the Sigma SD15 has specifications of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FS10 versus Sigma SD15 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-FS10 versus the SD15.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FS10 and SD15 is 96 and 59 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FS10 and SD15.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-FS10 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Casio EX-FS10 will provide you with more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older EX-FS10 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.