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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sigma SD1

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Sigma SD1 front
Portability
77
Imaging
55
Features
43
Overall
50

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z2000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Sigma SD1
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Revealed September 2010
  • Replacement is Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sigma SD1 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-Z2000 and Sigma SD1, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. The image resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is relatively close but the EX-Z2000 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z2000 was introduced 8 months prior to the SD1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-Z2000 grades versus the SD1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Sigma SD1

 EX-Z2000 SD1 
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 SD1 EX-Z2000 
RevealedSeptember 2010January 2010Newer by 8 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Sigma SD1

 EX-Z2000 SD1 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z2000 comes with external dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 has measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z2000 versus the SD1.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sigma SD1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z2000 and SD1 is 95 and 77 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sigma SD1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z2000 and SD1.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z2000 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sigma SD1 will result in extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z2000 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sigma SD1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Portrait photography with Sigma SD1
35
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Street photography factors
Sigma SD1 Street photography factors
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (152g)
62
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Sports photography with Sigma SD1
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
56
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Travel photography advice
Sigma SD1 Travel photography advice
62
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (152 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
environment proof
megapixel count decent (15MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography advice
Sigma SD1 Landscape photography advice
47
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
61
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
maximum ISO low (0)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Vlogging info
Sigma SD1 Vlogging info
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (152g)
9
no video shooting
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Sigma SD1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Sigma SD1
General Information
Brand Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Sigma SD1
Class Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2010-01-06 2010-09-21
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Dual True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4800 x 3200
Max native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 64 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - 2
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Number of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 152 gr (0.34 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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
Battery ID NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $0 $2,339