Casio EX-S12 vs Sigma SD14

Let's look more in depth at the Casio EX-S12 and Sigma SD14, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Casio and Sigma. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the EX-S12 (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The EX-S12 was manufactured 2 years later than the SD14 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-S12 matches up versus the SD14 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S12 & Sigma SD14. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-S12 Gallery & Sigma SD14 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-S12 enjoys outside dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sigma SD14 has specifications of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-S12 and Sigma SD14 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-S12 vs the SD14.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and SD14 is 96 and 59 respectively.

Generally, its tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The visual below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and SD14.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-S12 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Casio EX-S12 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher EX-S12 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.