Casio EX-Z270 vs Sigma SD14

In this write-up, we are looking at the Casio EX-Z270 versus Sigma SD14, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and SD14 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z270 was announced 2 years after the SD14 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-Z270 matches up versus the SD14 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 & Sigma SD14. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery & Sigma SD14 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z270 offers physical dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD14 has proportions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z270 versus Sigma SD14 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z270 compared to the SD14.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z270 and SD14 is 96 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z270 and SD14.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z270 having a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Casio EX-Z270 will give more detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher EX-Z270 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.