Casio EX-Z550 vs Sigma SD1
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
- Launched January 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
- Released September 2010
- Successor is Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Casio EX-Z550 versus Sigma SD1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Casio and Sigma. The resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is relatively similar but the EX-Z550 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe EX-Z550 was manufactured 8 months earlier than the SD1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-Z550 grades versus the SD1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Sigma SD1
| EX-Z550 | SD1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Casio EX-Z550
| SD1 | EX-Z550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2010 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 8 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Sigma SD1
| EX-Z550 | SD1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z550 vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z550 has physical measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 has dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-Z550 versus Sigma SD1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z550 versus the SD1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and SD1 is 95 and 77 respectively.
Casio EX-Z550 vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z550 and SD1.
As you can see, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z550 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sigma SD1 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older EX-Z550 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Sigma SD1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Casio | Sigma |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Sigma SD1 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
| Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2010-09-21 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 384.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4800 x 3200 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | - |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Cross focus points | - | 2 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
| Lens focal range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 76 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 15 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | None |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 143 gr (0.32 pounds) | - |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
| 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 | ||
| Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $149 | $2,339 |