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Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma SD15

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma SD15 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 SD15
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Sigma SD15

 EX-S7 SD15 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Casio EX-S7

 SD15 EX-S7 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Sigma SD15

 EX-S7 SD15 
ReleasedFebruary 2010February 2010Similar age
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography details
Sigma SD15 Portrait photography details
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
50
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
low resolution (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Street photography camera
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
52
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S7
Sports photography with Sigma SD15
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Travel photography advice
Sigma SD15 Travel photography advice
52
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
42
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution (5MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography features
Sigma SD15 Landscape photography features
28
you can focus manually
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
51
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low resolution (5 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Vlogging features
Sigma SD15 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
9
no video shooting
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Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Sigma SD15
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Sigma SD15
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