Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma SD15

In this write-up, we are looking at the Casio EX-Z800 and Sigma SD15, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the EX-Z800 (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z800 was manufactured 6 months after the SD15 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-Z800 grades vs the SD15 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z800 and Sigma SD15. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z800 Gallery and Sigma SD15 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z800 comes with physical measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD15 has specifications of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z800 and Sigma SD15 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z800 versus the SD15.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z800 and SD15 is 96 and 59 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z800 and SD15.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z800 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Casio EX-Z800 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively.