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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma SD1

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Sigma SD1 front
Portability
77
Imaging
55
Features
43
Overall
50

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z800
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Introduced August 2010
Sigma SD1
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Successor is Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma SD1 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Casio EX-Z800 versus Sigma SD1, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Casio and Sigma. The image resolution of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is very well matched but the EX-Z800 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z800 was unveiled very close to the SD1 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-Z800 scores against the SD1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Sigma SD1

 EX-Z800 SD1 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Casio EX-Z800

 SD1 EX-Z800 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Sigma SD1

 EX-Z800 SD1 
IntroducedAugust 2010September 2010Similar generation
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z800 provides exterior measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 has specifications of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z800 and the SD1.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma SD1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z800 and SD1 is 96 and 77 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma SD1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z800 and SD1.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z800 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sigma SD1 will give you more detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma SD1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z800
Portrait photography with Sigma SD1
35
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
65
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z800
Street photography with Sigma SD1
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z800
Sports photography with Sigma SD1
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
56
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Travel photography information
Sigma SD1 Travel photography information
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Landscape photography features
Sigma SD1 Landscape photography features
42
has manual focus
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
61
manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Vlogging details
Sigma SD1 Vlogging details
29
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
9
lack of video recording
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Sigma SD1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Sigma SD1
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z800 Sigma SD1
Category Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2010-08-03 2010-09-21
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 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 surface area 28.1mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4800 x 3200
Max native ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 50 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - 2
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 -
Total lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lbs) -
Dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1")
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-120 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Storage slots 1 1
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