Casio EX-Z550 vs Sigma SD14

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.

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.

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.

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.