Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma SD1

On this page, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-S7 and Sigma SD1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. The resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is pretty close but the EX-S7 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-S7 was announced 7 months earlier than the SD1 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-S7 scores against the SD1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S7 & Sigma SD1. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-S7 Gallery & Sigma SD1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S7 enjoys physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 has proportions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-S7 against the SD1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S7 and SD1 is 96 and 77 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S7 and SD1.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-S7 with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sigma SD1 will render more detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older EX-S7 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.