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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z270
(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
Sigma SD10
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Sigma SD10

 EX-Z270 SD10 
LaunchedJanuary 2009March 2004Newer by 59 months
Screen size2.7"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.9")

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Casio EX-Z270

 SD10 EX-Z270 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution130k115kClearer screen (+15k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Sigma SD10

 EX-Z270 SD10 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma SD10 Portrait photography highlights
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW files
47
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
megapixel count low (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z270
Street photography with Sigma SD10
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW files
43
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (950 grams)
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z270
Sports photography with Sigma SD10
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
no phase detect autofocus
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (3MP)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography information
Sigma SD10 Travel photography information
58
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
29
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (950g)
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography information
Sigma SD10 Landscape photography information
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (1.8")
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (3MP)
low maximum ISO (800)
no Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging advice
Sigma SD10 Vlogging advice
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
9
no video shooting
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Sigma SD10
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Sigma SD10
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