Casio EX-Z270 vs Sigma SD10
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-7.8) lens
- 111g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800 (Push to 1600)
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Launched March 2004
- Previous Model is Sigma SD9
- Replacement is Sigma SD14

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sigma SD10 Overview
The following is a extended assessment of the Casio EX-Z270 versus Sigma SD10, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Casio and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and SD10 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

The EX-Z270 was introduced 4 years after the SD10 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-Z270 grades vs the SD10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sigma SD10 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 & Sigma SD10. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery & Sigma SD10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Sigma SD10
EX-Z270 | SD10 | |||
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Launched | January 2009 | ![]() | March 2004 | Newer by 59 months |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+0.9") |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Casio EX-Z270
SD10 | EX-Z270 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 130k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer screen (+15k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Sigma SD10
EX-Z270 | SD10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z270 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z270 comes with outer dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD10 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-Z270 versus Sigma SD10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z270 vs the SD10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z270 and SD10 is 96 and 54 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The image here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z270 and SD10.
Plainly, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z270 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Casio EX-Z270 will resolve greater detail using its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger EX-Z270 will have an edge in sensor technology.

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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Sigma SD10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Sigma |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Sigma SD10 |
Type | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2009-01-08 | 2004-03-19 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 3 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 2268 x 1512 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-7.8 | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 76 |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 1.8 inch |
Screen resolution | 115 thousand dots | 130 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/2s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/6000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 111g (0.24 lb) | 950g (2.09 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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-80 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $0 | $198 |