Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma SD15
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
- Introduced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Introduced February 2010
- Succeeded the Sigma SD14
Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma SD15 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-Z33 and Sigma SD15, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Casio and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the EX-Z33 (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe EX-Z33 was brought out 5 months earlier than the SD15 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-Z33 scores against the SD15 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma SD15 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 & Sigma SD15. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery & Sigma SD15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Sigma SD15
EX-Z33 | SD15 |
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Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Casio EX-Z33
SD15 | EX-Z33 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Sigma SD15
EX-Z33 | SD15 | |||
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Introduced | August 2009 | February 2010 | Same age | |
Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z33 has got outside 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 SD15 has sizing of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-Z33 and Sigma SD15 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z33 versus the SD15.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and SD15 is 97 and 59 respectively.
Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The graphic below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z33 and SD15.
All in all, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z33 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Casio EX-Z33 will produce more detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively.
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Sigma SD15 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Sigma |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Sigma SD15 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2009-08-31 | 2010-02-20 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | True II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 5 megapixel |
Anti aliasing 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 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | - |
Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 76 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 2.80 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 106 grams (0.23 lbs) | 750 grams (1.65 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 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-82 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $120 | $1,500 |