Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma SD14

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S5 & Sigma SD14. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-S5 Gallery & Sigma SD14 Gallery.

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.

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

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.