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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z33
(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
  • Released August 2009
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Push to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Launched March 2004
  • Old Model is Sigma SD9
  • Updated by Sigma SD14
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma SD10 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma SD10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Casio and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the EX-Z33 (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z33 was announced 5 years after the SD10 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-Z33 matches up against the SD10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Sigma SD10

 EX-Z33 SD10 
LaunchedAugust 2009March 2004More modern by 67 months
Display sizing2.5"1.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution230k130kSharper display (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Casio EX-Z33

 SD10 EX-Z33 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Sigma SD10

 EX-Z33 SD10 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z33 provides physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sigma SD10 has sizing of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z33 against the SD10.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and SD10 is 97 and 54 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z33 and SD10.

All in all, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z33 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Casio EX-Z33 will produce greater detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer EX-Z33 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z33
Portrait photography with Sigma SD10
26
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
47
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
low MP (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography information
Sigma SD10 Street photography information
55
lighter than competition in class (106 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
43
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (950 grams)
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z33
Sports photography with Sigma SD10
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
36
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (3 megapixels)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (106g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
29
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (950g)
low MP (3MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography factors
Sigma SD10 Landscape photography factors
27
focusing manually
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
41
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (1.8 inch)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (3 megapixels)
max ISO too low (800)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD10 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition in class (106 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
9
no video recording
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Sigma SD10
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Sigma SD10
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Sigma SD10
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Released 2009-08-31 2004-03-19
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 3 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 2268 x 1512
Highest native ISO 1600 800
Highest boosted ISO - 1600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 1.8"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 130 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.80 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 106g (0.23 pounds) 950g (2.09 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-82 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $120 $198