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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Revealed September 2010
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Increase to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Launched March 2004
  • Earlier Model is Sigma SD9
  • Newer Model is Sigma SD14
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma SD10 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Casio EX-Z16 versus Sigma SD10, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Casio and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The EX-Z16 was manufactured 6 years later than the SD10 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-Z16 scores versus the SD10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Sigma SD10

 EX-Z16 SD10 
LaunchedSeptember 2010March 2004More recent by 80 months

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Casio EX-Z16

 SD10 EX-Z16 
Display dimension1.8""Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution130k0kSharper display (+130k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Sigma SD10

 EX-Z16 SD10 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z16 features exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD10 has dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z16 compared to the SD10.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z16 and SD10 is 99 and 54 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z16 and SD10.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z16 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Casio EX-Z16 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer EX-Z16 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography factors
Sigma SD10 Portrait photography factors
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z16
Street photography with Sigma SD10
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (950g)
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography information
Sigma SD10 Sports photography information
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Travel photography camera
53
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
29
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (950 grams)
megapixel count low (3MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography factors
Sigma SD10 Landscape photography factors
32
focusing manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (")
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
41
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (1.8 inches)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (3MP)
maximum ISO low (800)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z16
Vlogging with Sigma SD10
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (848 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
9
no video shooting
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Sigma SD10
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Sigma SD10
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Sigma SD10
Category Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2010-09-20 2004-03-19
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip 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 12 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 2268 x 1512
Maximum native ISO 1600 800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 1600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Macro focusing range 7cm -
Amount of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing - 1.8 inch
Resolution of display 0 thousand dots 130 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 -
Maximum video resolution 848x480 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 950g (2.09 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" 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 (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $100 $198