Casio EX-Z550 vs Sigma SD14
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 1600)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Announced September 2006
- Previous Model is Sigma SD10
- Replacement is Sigma SD15

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sigma SD14 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Casio EX-Z550 and Sigma SD14, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the EX-Z550 (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

The EX-Z550 was introduced 3 years after the SD14 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-Z550 scores against the SD14 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sigma SD14 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 and Sigma SD14. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery and Sigma SD14 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Sigma SD14
EX-Z550 | SD14 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | ![]() | September 2006 | Newer by 40 months |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 150k | Crisper display (+80k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Casio EX-Z550
SD14 | EX-Z550 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Sigma SD14
EX-Z550 | SD14 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z550 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z550 provides outer measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sigma SD14 has specifications 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-Z550 and Sigma SD14 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z550 versus the SD14.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and SD14 is 95 and 59 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z550 and SD14.
Clearly, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z550 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Casio EX-Z550 will result in more detail using its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent EX-Z550 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Sigma SD14 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Sigma |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Sigma SD14 |
Type | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2010-01-06 | 2006-09-26 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 14MP | 5MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 2640 x 1760 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens zoom range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | - |
Total lenses | - | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 150k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | - |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 143 grams (0.32 lbs) | 750 grams (1.65 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $149 | $198 |