Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sigma SD15
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Released February 2010
- Superseded the Sigma SD14

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sigma SD15 Overview
Below is a extensive assessment of the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Sigma SD15, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Casio and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the EX-Z2000 (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

The EX-Z2000 was announced at a similar time to the SD15 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-Z2000 scores against the SD15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sigma SD15 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 & Sigma SD15. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery & Sigma SD15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Sigma SD15
EX-Z2000 | SD15 | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Casio EX-Z2000
SD15 | EX-Z2000 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Sigma SD15
EX-Z2000 | SD15 | |||
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Released | January 2010 | ![]() | February 2010 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z2000 provides external measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD15 has proportions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Sigma SD15 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z2000 vs the SD15.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z2000 and SD15 is 95 and 59 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z2000 and SD15.
As you can see, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z2000 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Casio EX-Z2000 will give you more detail with its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 | Sigma SD15 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Sigma |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 | Sigma SD15 |
Type | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2010-02-20 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | True II |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 5MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 2640 x 1760 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | - |
Available lenses | - | 76 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 152 gr (0.34 pounds) | 750 gr (1.65 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-110 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $0 | $1,500 |