Casio EX-Z270 vs Sigma SD15

Below is a extended assessment of the Casio EX-Z270 vs Sigma SD15, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Casio and Sigma. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and SD15 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z270 was manufactured 13 months before the SD15 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-Z270 scores against the SD15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 and Sigma SD15. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery and Sigma SD15 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z270 features external dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sigma SD15 has dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z270 vs Sigma SD15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z270 against the SD15.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z270 and SD15 is 96 and 59 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z270 and SD15.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z270 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Casio EX-Z270 will give greater detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older EX-Z270 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.