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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma SD15

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma SD15 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 SD15
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Sigma SD15

 EX-Z35 SD15 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Casio EX-Z35

 SD15 EX-Z35 
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Sigma SD15

 EX-Z35 SD15 
RevealedFebruary 2010February 2010Same age
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Portrait photography features
Sigma SD15 Portrait photography features
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
50
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
52
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography advice
Sigma SD15 Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography factors
Sigma SD15 Travel photography factors
52
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
42
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z35
Landscape photography with Sigma SD15
28
you can focus manually
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
51
manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Vlogging factors
Sigma SD15 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone port
9
no video recording
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Sigma SD15
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Sigma SD15
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