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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma SD14

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z35
(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
  • Introduced February 2010
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Push to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Announced September 2006
  • Previous Model is Sigma SD10
  • Newer Model is Sigma SD15
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma SD14 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma SD14, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Casio and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the EX-Z35 (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z35 was revealed 3 years after the SD14 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-Z35 grades versus the SD14 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Sigma SD14

 EX-Z35 SD14 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010September 2006Newer by 42 months
Display resolution230k150kClearer display (+80k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Casio EX-Z35

 SD14 EX-Z35 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Sigma SD14

 EX-Z35 SD14 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.5"2.5"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z35 enjoys outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sigma SD14 has sizing of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z35 compared to the SD14.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z35 and SD14 is 96 and 59 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z35 and SD14.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z35 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Casio EX-Z35 will show extra detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher EX-Z35 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z35
Portrait photography with Sigma SD14
27
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
49
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Street photography advice
Sigma SD14 Street photography advice
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
48
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography info
Sigma SD14 Sports photography info
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
29
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z35
Travel photography with Sigma SD14
52
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
42
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (5MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography advice
Sigma SD14 Landscape photography advice
28
manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Vlogging details
Sigma SD14 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
9
can't record video
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Sigma SD14
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Sigma SD14
General Information
Company Casio Sigma
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Sigma SD14
Category Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2010-02-21 2006-09-26
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 3200 800
Highest boosted ISO - 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Available lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 150 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lb) 750 grams (1.65 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
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 Self-timer) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $99 $198