Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma SD10

Below, we are looking at the Casio EX-Z280 and Sigma SD10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Casio and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the EX-Z280 (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z280 was revealed 5 years later than the SD10 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-Z280 matches up versus the SD10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & Sigma SD10. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & Sigma SD10 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z280 enjoys physical measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sigma SD10 has specifications of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z280 against the SD10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and SD10 is 96 and 54 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The photograph below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and SD10.

Plainly, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z280 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Casio EX-Z280 will render extra detail because of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern EX-Z280 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.