Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma SD15
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma SD15 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
- Introduced February 2010
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Succeeded the Sigma SD14

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma SD15 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Casio EX-Z35 and Sigma SD15, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Casio and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the EX-Z35 (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

The EX-Z35 was launched at a similar time to the SD15 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-Z35 matches up versus the SD15 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma SD15 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z35 & Sigma SD15. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z35 Gallery & Sigma SD15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Sigma SD15
EX-Z35 | SD15 |
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Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Casio EX-Z35
SD15 | EX-Z35 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Sigma SD15
EX-Z35 | SD15 | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | ![]() | February 2010 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z35 offers outside dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD15 has dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-Z35 and Sigma SD15 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z35 versus the SD15.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z35 and SD15 is 96 and 59 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The visual below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z35 and SD15.
Plainly, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z35 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Casio EX-Z35 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively.

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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | Sigma SD15 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Sigma |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | Sigma SD15 |
Type | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2010-02-21 | 2010-02-20 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine 5.0 | True II |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 5MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 2640 x 1760 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens zoom range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 76 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 | - |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 124 gr (0.27 lb) | 750 gr (1.65 lb) |
Physical 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 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 (10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $99 | $1,500 |