Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma SD10
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma SD10 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 & Sigma SD10. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery & Sigma SD10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Sigma SD10
EX-Z16 | SD10 | |||
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Launched | September 2010 | ![]() | March 2004 | More recent by 80 months |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Casio EX-Z16
SD10 | EX-Z16 | |||
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Display dimension | 1.8" | ![]() | " | Larger display (+1.8") |
Display resolution | 130k | ![]() | 0k | Sharper display (+130k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Sigma SD10
EX-Z16 | SD10 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Casio EX-Z16 versus Sigma SD10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Sigma SD10 | |
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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 |