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Casio EX-S200 vs Sigma SD1

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
 
Sigma SD1 front
Portability
77
Imaging
55
Features
43
Overall
50

Casio EX-S200 vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs

Casio EX-S200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
  • Released August 2010
Sigma SD1
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Announced September 2010
  • Updated by Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Casio EX-S200 vs Sigma SD1 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Casio EX-S200 vs Sigma SD1, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Casio and Sigma. The resolution of the EX-S200 (14MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is fairly comparable but the EX-S200 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-S200 was manufactured at a similar time to the SD1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-S200 grades versus the SD1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Sigma SD1

 EX-S200 SD1 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Casio EX-S200

 SD1 EX-S200 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Sigma SD1

 EX-S200 SD1 
AnnouncedAugust 2010September 2010Same generation
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S200 vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S200 has got outside dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 has sizing of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-S200 against the SD1.

Casio EX-S200 vs Sigma SD1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S200 and SD1 is 96 and 77 respectively.

Casio EX-S200 vs Sigma SD1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S200 and SD1.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-S200 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sigma SD1 will provide more detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively.

Casio EX-S200 vs Sigma SD1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S200 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Portrait photography features
Sigma SD1 Portrait photography features
35
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
65
focusing manually
good megapixels (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Street photography highlights
Sigma SD1 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Sports photography information
Sigma SD1 Sports photography information
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
56
good megapixels (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S200 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD1 as a Travel photography camera
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
environment proof
good megapixels (15MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Landscape photography advice
Sigma SD1 Landscape photography advice
42
focusing manually
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
61
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (0)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Vlogging details
Sigma SD1 Vlogging details
29
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
9
lack of video recording
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Casio EX-S200 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S200 and Sigma SD1
 Casio Exilim EX-S200Sigma SD1
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S200 Sigma SD1
Category Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Released 2010-08-03 2010-09-21
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Dual True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4800 x 3200
Max native ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 50 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - 2
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 -
Amount of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 132g (0.29 pounds) -
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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-120 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Card slots Single Single
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