Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma SD1

Lets look much closer at the Casio EX-Z16 and Sigma SD1, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Casio and Sigma. The image resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is very comparable but the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z16 was introduced at a similar time to the SD1 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-Z16 grades versus the SD1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 and Sigma SD1. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery and Sigma SD1 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z16 offers outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 has proportions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z16 and Sigma SD1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z16 vs the SD1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z16 and SD1 is 99 and 77 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z16 and SD1.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z16 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sigma SD1 will show greater detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively.