Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma SD15
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Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma SD15 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
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Released February 2010
- Older Model is Sigma SD14
Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma SD15 Overview
Here is a extended comparison of the Casio EX-S7 and Sigma SD15, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Casio and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-S7 (12MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the EX-S7 (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe EX-S7 was revealed within a month of the SD15 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-S7 matches up vs the SD15 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma SD15 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S7 & Sigma SD15. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-S7 Gallery & Sigma SD15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Sigma SD15
EX-S7 | SD15 |
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Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Casio EX-S7
SD15 | EX-S7 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Sigma SD15
EX-S7 | SD15 | |||
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Released | February 2010 | February 2010 | Similar age | |
Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S7 enjoys outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD15 has proportions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-S7 and Sigma SD15 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-S7 vs the SD15.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S7 and SD15 is 96 and 59 respectively.
Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S7 and SD15.
To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-S7 having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Casio EX-S7 will resolve more detail because of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.
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Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Sigma SD15 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Sigma |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Sigma SD15 |
Type | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2010-02-21 | 2010-02-20 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine 5.0 | True II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 5 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 2640 x 1760 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens zoom range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180s |
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) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 121g (0.27 lb) | 750g (1.65 lb) |
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 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 (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $140 | $1,500 |