Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma SD15

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S5 and Sigma SD15. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-S5 Gallery and Sigma SD15 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.