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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma SD1

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Sigma SD1 front
Portability
77
Imaging
55
Features
43
Overall
50

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(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
Sigma SD1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Sigma SD1

 EX-Z280 SD1 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Casio EX-Z280

 SD1 EX-Z280 
LaunchedSeptember 2010August 2009More recent by 12 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k115kCrisper display (+345k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Sigma SD1

 EX-Z280 SD1 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma SD1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma SD1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma SD1 Portrait photography highlights
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
65
you can focus manually
MP count decent (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography info
Sigma SD1 Street photography info
55
lighter than average (133g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography advice
Sigma SD1 Sports photography advice
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
56
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
max fps low (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography factors
Sigma SD1 Travel photography factors
62
lighter than average (133 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
65
environment sealing
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography details
Sigma SD1 Landscape photography details
32
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
61
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (0)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging advice
Sigma SD1 Vlogging advice
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than average (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
9
can't shoot video
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Sigma SD1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Sigma SD1
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