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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma SD15

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma SD15 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
  • Launched March 2009
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Old Model is Sigma SD14
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma SD15 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma SD15, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and SD15 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z29 was announced 11 months prior to the SD15 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z29 scores vs the SD15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Sigma SD15

 EX-Z29 SD15 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Casio EX-Z29

 SD15 EX-Z29 
RevealedFebruary 2010March 2009More modern by 11 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k115kClearer display (+345k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Sigma SD15

 EX-Z29 SD15 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z29 has physical dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD15 has dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z29 against the SD15.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z29 and SD15 is 95 and 59 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z29 and SD15.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z29 using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Casio EX-Z29 will offer extra detail with its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z29 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z29
Portrait photography with Sigma SD15
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
50
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z29
Street photography with Sigma SD15
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
52
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography details
Sigma SD15 Sports photography details
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
has no phase detect AF
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
low fps (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography details
Sigma SD15 Travel photography details
57
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
42
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (5MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography advice
Sigma SD15 Landscape photography advice
31
focusing manually
fast maximum aperture (f)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
51
manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging features
Sigma SD15 Vlogging features
25
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
9
lack of video recording
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Sigma SD15
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Sigma SD15
General Information
Company Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Sigma SD15
Category Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2009-03-03 2010-02-20
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.5" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 38-113mm (3.0x) -
Amount of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 6.3 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 115k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.80 m -
Flash options Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 125g (0.28 pounds) 750g (1.65 pounds)
Physical 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 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-60 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC / SD Memory Card SD/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $79 $1,500