Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma SD1
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
- Launched August 2009
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
- Released September 2010
- Refreshed by Sigma SD1 Merrill
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On this page, we will be comparing the Casio EX-Z33 versus Sigma SD1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Casio and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and SD1 (15MP) and the EX-Z33 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe EX-Z33 was launched 12 months earlier than the SD1 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-Z33 matches up against the SD1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Sigma SD1
| EX-Z33 | SD1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Casio EX-Z33
| SD1 | EX-Z33 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2010 |  | August 2009 | Fresher by 12 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Sigma SD1
| EX-Z33 | SD1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z33 provides exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 has dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z33 against the SD1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z33 and SD1 is 97 and 77 respectively.
Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z33 and SD1.
As you can see, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z33 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sigma SD1 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older EX-Z33 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Sigma SD1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Casio | Sigma |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Sigma SD1 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
| Launched | 2009-08-31 | 2010-09-21 |
| Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Dual True II |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 24 x 16mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 384.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4800 x 3200 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | - |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Cross focus points | - | 2 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
| Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | - |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 76 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 15s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 2.80 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| 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 format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 106 gr (0.23 lb) | - |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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-82 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $120 | $2,339 |