Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma SD1
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
- Announced February 2010
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
- Launched September 2010
- Successor is Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Let's look much closer at the Casio EX-Z35 and Sigma SD1, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is relatively similar but the EX-Z35 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe EX-Z35 was released 7 months earlier than the SD1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z35 grades against the SD1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Sigma SD1
| EX-Z35 | SD1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Casio EX-Z35
| SD1 | EX-Z35 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2010 |  | February 2010 | More modern by 7 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Sigma SD1
| EX-Z35 | SD1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z35 provides outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 has measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z35 vs the SD1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z35 and SD1 is 96 and 77 respectively.
Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z35 and SD1.
Clearly, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z35 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sigma SD1 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z35 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | Sigma SD1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Casio | Sigma |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | Sigma SD1 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
| Announced | 2010-02-21 | 2010-09-21 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | 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 | 12 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4800 x 3200 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | - |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 2 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
| Lens zoom range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 76 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.20 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| 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 (15 fps) | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | None |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 124g (0.27 pounds) | - |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" 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 Self-timer) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $99 | $2,339 |
