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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sigma SD14

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Released September 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
  • Revealed September 2006
  • Old Model is Sigma SD10
  • Updated by Sigma SD15
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sigma SD14 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sigma SD14, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Casio and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the EX-ZR10 (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR10 was brought out 4 years after the SD14 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-ZR10 matches up vs the SD14 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Sigma SD14

 EX-ZR10 SD14 
RevealedSeptember 2010September 2006More modern by 49 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k150kCrisper display (+311k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 SD14 EX-ZR10 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Sigma SD14

 EX-ZR10 SD14 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR10 enjoys outer dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sigma SD14 has proportions 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 based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR10 vs the SD14.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR10 and SD14 is 93 and 59 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR10 and SD14.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR10 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Casio EX-ZR10 will give extra detail having its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR10 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography info
Sigma SD14 Portrait photography info
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
49
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography highlights
Sigma SD14 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
48
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography information
Sigma SD14 Sports photography information
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
29
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Travel photography camera
57
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
42
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Landscape photography camera
41
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
low max ISO (800)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging factors
Sigma SD14 Vlogging factors
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
9
can't shoot video
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Sigma SD14
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Sigma SD14
General Information
Brand Casio Sigma
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Sigma SD14
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Released 2010-09-20 2006-09-26
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 800
Max boosted ISO - 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Total lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 461k dots 150k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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 - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 -
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lbs) 750 grams (1.65 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $190 $198