Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma SD1
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
- Introduced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
- Launched September 2010
- Newer Model is Sigma SD1 Merrill
Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma SD1 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma SD1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Casio and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is fairly comparable but the EX-Z280 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe EX-Z280 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the SD1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-Z280 grades vs the SD1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma SD1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and Sigma SD1. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery and Sigma SD1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Sigma SD1
EX-Z280 | SD1 |
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Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Casio EX-Z280
SD1 | EX-Z280 | |||
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Launched | September 2010 | August 2009 | More recent by 12 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 115k | Crisper display (+345k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Sigma SD1
EX-Z280 | SD1 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z280 comes with outer dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 has proportions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma SD1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z280 compared to the SD1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and SD1 is 96 and 77 respectively.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z280 and SD1.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z280 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sigma SD1 will provide more detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z280 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Sigma SD1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Sigma |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Sigma SD1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2009-08-31 | 2010-09-21 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Dual True II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 24 x 16mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 384.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 15MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4800 x 3200 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | - |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 2 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens zoom range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 115 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 15 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 133 grams (0.29 pounds) | - |
Dimensions | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NP-80 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $180 | $2,339 |