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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma SD10 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
  • Revealed August 2010
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Increase to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Revealed March 2004
  • Replaced the Sigma SD9
  • Successor is Sigma SD14
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma SD10 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma SD10, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Casio and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the EX-Z800 (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z800 was introduced 6 years later than the SD10 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-Z800 scores against the SD10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Sigma SD10

 EX-Z800 SD10 
RevealedAugust 2010March 2004More recent by 78 months
Screen sizing2.7"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.9")
Screen resolution230k130kClearer screen (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Casio EX-Z800

 SD10 EX-Z800 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Sigma SD10

 EX-Z800 SD10 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z800 features exterior measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sigma SD10 has dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z800 and the SD10.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z800 and SD10 is 96 and 54 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z800 and SD10.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z800 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Casio EX-Z800 will offer extra detail using its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger EX-Z800 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Portrait photography info
Sigma SD10 Portrait photography info
35
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
47
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
low megapixels (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Street photography details
Sigma SD10 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than average (950 grams)
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
36
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Travel photography highlights
Sigma SD10 Travel photography highlights
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
29
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (950 grams)
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Landscape photography camera
42
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
has manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (1.8")
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (3MP)
low max ISO (800)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Vlogging details
Sigma SD10 Vlogging details
29
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic support
9
lack of video recording
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Sigma SD10
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Sigma SD10
General Information
Brand Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z800 Sigma SD10
Type Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2010-08-03 2004-03-19
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 2268 x 1512
Maximum native ISO 3200 800
Maximum boosted ISO - 1600
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 -
Number of lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 1.8"
Screen resolution 230k dots 130k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lb) 950 grams (2.09 lb)
Dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" 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 (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $150 $198