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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2010
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Revealed March 2004
  • Previous Model is Sigma SD9
  • Updated by Sigma SD14
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma SD10 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Casio EX-Z35 and Sigma SD10, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the EX-Z35 (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z35 was unveiled 6 years after the SD10 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-Z35 grades versus the SD10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Sigma SD10

 EX-Z35 SD10 
RevealedFebruary 2010March 2004Newer by 73 months
Screen size2.5"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution230k130kClearer screen (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Casio EX-Z35

 SD10 EX-Z35 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Sigma SD10

 EX-Z35 SD10 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z35 features external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sigma SD10 has specifications of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z35 and the SD10.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z35 and SD10 is 96 and 54 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The image here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z35 and SD10.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z35 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Casio EX-Z35 will produce greater detail having an extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher EX-Z35 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Portrait photography information
Sigma SD10 Portrait photography information
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Street photography factors
Sigma SD10 Street photography factors
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors (950g)
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography highlights
Sigma SD10 Sports photography highlights
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
36
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3MP)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography info
Sigma SD10 Travel photography info
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
29
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (950 grams)
sensor resolution low (3MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography info
Sigma SD10 Landscape photography info
27
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
41
manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (1.8")
no liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
max ISO too low (800)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Vlogging information
Sigma SD10 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone port
9
no video shooting
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Sigma SD10
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Sigma SD10
General Information
Company Casio Sigma
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Sigma SD10
Type Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2010-02-21 2004-03-19
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 2268 x 1512
Max native ISO 3200 800
Max enhanced ISO - 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Number of lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 1.8 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 130 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 gr (0.27 pounds) 950 gr (2.09 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
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 Self-timer) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $99 $198