Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma SD14
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35 Features
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30 Overall
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Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
- Announced February 2010
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800 (Push to 1600)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Released September 2006
- Succeeded the Sigma SD10
- Updated by Sigma SD15
Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma SD14 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma SD14, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Casio and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-S7 (12MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the EX-S7 (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe EX-S7 was launched 3 years after the SD14 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-S7 scores versus the SD14 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma SD14 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S7 and Sigma SD14. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-S7 Gallery and Sigma SD14 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Sigma SD14
EX-S7 | SD14 | |||
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Released | February 2010 | September 2006 | More modern by 42 months | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 150k | Clearer screen (+80k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Casio EX-S7
SD14 | EX-S7 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Sigma SD14
EX-S7 | SD14 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S7 has got outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD14 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma SD14 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the EX-S7 compared to the SD14.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S7 and SD14 is 96 and 59 respectively.
Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S7 and SD14.
Clearly, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-S7 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Casio EX-S7 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger EX-S7 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Sigma SD14 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Sigma |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Sigma SD14 |
Type | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2010-02-21 | 2006-09-26 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
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 | 12MP | 5MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 2640 x 1760 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | - |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 150k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 121 grams (0.27 lb) | 750 grams (1.65 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 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 (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $140 | $198 |