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Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma SD14

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Casio EX-S5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Increase to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Launched September 2006
  • Older Model is Sigma SD10
  • Replacement is Sigma SD15
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma SD14 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Casio EX-S5 and Sigma SD14, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Casio and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the EX-S5 (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-S5 was revealed 2 years later than the SD14 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-S5 matches up versus the SD14 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Sigma SD14

 EX-S5 SD14 
LaunchedJanuary 2009September 2006Fresher by 28 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Casio EX-S5

 SD14 EX-S5 
Screen resolution150k115kClearer screen (+35k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Sigma SD14

 EX-S5 SD14 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S5 has outside dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD14 has sizing of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-S5 versus the SD14.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S5 and SD14 is 97 and 59 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The visual below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S5 and SD14.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-S5 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Casio EX-S5 will give you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern EX-S5 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Portrait photography advice
Sigma SD14 Portrait photography advice
25
has manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
49
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Street photography advice
Sigma SD14 Street photography advice
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
48
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Sports photography info
Sigma SD14 Sports photography info
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
29
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S5
Travel photography with Sigma SD14
53
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
42
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography advice
Sigma SD14 Landscape photography advice
27
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
43
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
maximum ISO low (800)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S5
Vlogging with Sigma SD14
22
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
9
no video
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Sigma SD14
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Sigma SD14
General Information
Company Casio Sigma
Model Casio Exilim EX-S5 Sigma SD14
Category Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2009-01-08 2006-09-26
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 1600 800
Highest enhanced ISO - 1600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range () -
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Total lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 115 thousand dot 150 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 100g (0.22 lbs) 750g (1.65 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 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 Single Single
Retail price $130 $198