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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sigma SD14

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(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
Sigma SD14
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Sigma SD14

 EX-Z550 SD14 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010September 2006Newer by 40 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k150kCrisper display (+80k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Casio EX-Z550

 SD14 EX-Z550 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Sigma SD14

 EX-Z550 SD14 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z550
Portrait photography with Sigma SD14
34
has manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
49
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low MP (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography factors
Sigma SD14 Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
48
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
29
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography highlights
Sigma SD14 Travel photography highlights
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
42
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (5MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z550
Landscape photography with Sigma SD14
42
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
42
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD14 as a Vlogging camera
29
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
9
no video recording
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Sigma SD14
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Sigma SD14
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