Casio EX-G1 vs Sigma SD1
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
- 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
- Introduced November 2009
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
- Released September 2010
- New Model is Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-G1 versus Sigma SD1, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Casio and Sigma. The image resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is fairly close but the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe EX-G1 was manufactured 10 months prior to the SD1 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-G1 matches up vs the SD1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Casio EX-G1 vs Sigma SD1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-G1 & Sigma SD1. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-G1 Gallery & Sigma SD1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Sigma SD1
| EX-G1 | SD1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Casio EX-G1
| SD1 | EX-G1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2010 |  | November 2009 | Fresher by 10 months |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Sigma SD1
| EX-G1 | SD1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-G1 vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-G1 features outer measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") along with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 has measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-G1 versus Sigma SD1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-G1 versus the SD1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-G1 and SD1 is 94 and 77 respectively.
Casio EX-G1 vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-G1 and SD1.
All in all, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-G1 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sigma SD1 will render more detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The older EX-G1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Sigma SD1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Casio | Sigma |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Sigma SD1 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
| Introduced | 2009-11-18 | 2010-09-21 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Dual True II |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 24 x 16mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 384.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4800 x 3200 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | - |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 2 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
| Lens zoom range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.4 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 76 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 15 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1250 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 2.40 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | - |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | None |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 154g (0.34 pounds) | - |
| Physical dimensions | 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") | 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
| 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-800 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | microSD/microSDHC card, Internal | Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $61 | $2,339 |
