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Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma SD14

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37

Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(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
Sigma SD14
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Sigma SD14

 EX-S7 SD14 
ReleasedFebruary 2010September 2006More modern by 42 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k150kClearer screen (+80k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Casio EX-S7

 SD14 EX-S7 

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Sigma SD14

 EX-S7 SD14 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
49
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S7
Street photography with Sigma SD14
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
48
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
29
good sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Travel photography camera
52
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
42
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography features
Sigma SD14 Landscape photography features
28
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
42
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
low max ISO (800)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Vlogging factors
Sigma SD14 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
9
no video
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Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Sigma SD14
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Sigma SD14
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