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Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma SD15

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma SD15 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
  • Announced January 2009
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Superseded the Sigma SD14
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma SD15 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma SD15, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Casio and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the EX-S5 (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-S5 was launched 13 months earlier than the SD15 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-S5 matches up versus the SD15 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Sigma SD15

 EX-S5 SD15 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Casio EX-S5

 SD15 EX-S5 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2009More modern by 13 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k115kClearer screen (+345k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Sigma SD15

 EX-S5 SD15 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S5 offers exterior dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD15 has proportions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma SD15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-S5 versus the SD15.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S5 and SD15 is 97 and 59 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S5 and SD15.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-S5 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Casio EX-S5 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Portrait photography advice
Sigma SD15 Portrait photography advice
25
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
50
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Street photography advice
Sigma SD15 Street photography advice
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
52
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Sports photography information
Sigma SD15 Sports photography information
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Travel photography info
Sigma SD15 Travel photography info
53
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
42
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
resolution not great (5MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography details
Sigma SD15 Landscape photography details
27
focusing manually
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
51
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Vlogging advice
Sigma SD15 Vlogging advice
22
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone support
9
no video shooting
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Sigma SD15
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Sigma SD15
General Information
Make Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S5 Sigma SD15
Category Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2009-01-08 2010-02-20
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range () -
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Amount of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 115k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
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 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 100 gr (0.22 lb) 750 gr (1.65 lb)
Physical 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 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-80 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $130 $1,500