Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma SD1

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma SD1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and SD1 (15MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and SD1 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z29 was revealed 18 months earlier than the SD1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-Z29 scores vs the SD1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 & Sigma SD1. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery & Sigma SD1 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z29 enjoys outer dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 has dimensions 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).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma SD1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z29 compared to the SD1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z29 and SD1 is 95 and 77 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The picture here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z29 and SD1.

All in all, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z29 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sigma SD1 will offer you more detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z29 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.