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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma SD14

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z29
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-113mm (F) lens
  • 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
  • Announced March 2009
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Expand to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Released September 2006
  • Older Model is Sigma SD10
  • Newer Model is Sigma SD15
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma SD14 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Casio EX-Z29 versus Sigma SD14, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and SD14 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z29 was manufactured 2 years later than the SD14 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-Z29 scores vs the SD14 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Sigma SD14

 EX-Z29 SD14 
ReleasedMarch 2009September 2006Fresher by 30 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Casio EX-Z29

 SD14 EX-Z29 
Display resolution150k115kClearer display (+35k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Sigma SD14

 EX-Z29 SD14 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z29 has got physical dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD14 has proportions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z29 and the SD14.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z29 and SD14 is 95 and 59 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The graphic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z29 and SD14.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z29 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Casio EX-Z29 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent EX-Z29 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW format
49
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z29
Street photography with Sigma SD14
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW format
48
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography details
Sigma SD14 Sports photography details
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
no phase detect autofocus
29
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography details
Sigma SD14 Travel photography details
57
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
42
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography advice
Sigma SD14 Landscape photography advice
31
has manual focus
fast max aperture (f)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
42
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
max ISO too low (800)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging features
Sigma SD14 Vlogging features
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (38mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic socket
9
no video
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Sigma SD14
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Sigma SD14
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sigma
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Sigma SD14
Type Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2009-03-03 2006-09-26
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.5" APS-C
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 1600 800
Max enhanced ISO - 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 38-113mm (3.0x) -
Total lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 6.3 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of display 115 thousand dots 150 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.80 m -
Flash options Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 pounds) 750g (1.65 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-60 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC / SD Memory Card Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $79 $198