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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma SD1

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Sigma SD1 front
Portability
77
Imaging
55
Features
43
Overall
50

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released September 2010
Sigma SD1
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Launched September 2010
  • Updated by Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma SD1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Sigma SD1

 EX-Z16 SD1 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Casio EX-Z16

 SD1 EX-Z16 
Display sizing3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution460k0kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Sigma SD1

 EX-Z16 SD1 
LaunchedSeptember 2010September 2010Same generation
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma SD1 size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma SD1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma SD1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography information
Sigma SD1 Portrait photography information
27
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
65
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Street photography features
Sigma SD1 Street photography features
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography details
Sigma SD1 Sports photography details
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
56
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography advice
Sigma SD1 Travel photography advice
53
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
65
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography info
Sigma SD1 Landscape photography info
32
manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen ( inch)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
61
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low maximum ISO (0)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging factors
Sigma SD1 Vlogging factors
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (848 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone jack
9
can't record video
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Sigma SD1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Sigma SD1
General Information
Brand Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Sigma SD1
Class Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Released 2010-09-20 2010-09-21
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 Dual True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4800 x 3200
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 64 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - 2
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Macro focusing distance 7cm -
Available lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size - 3 inch
Screen resolution 0 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 -
Highest video resolution 848x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1")
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
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $100 $2,339