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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sigma SD15

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sigma SD15 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
  • Revealed September 2010
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Succeeded the Sigma SD14
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sigma SD15 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Sigma SD15, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Casio and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the EX-ZR10 (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR10 was introduced 8 months later than the SD15 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR10 grades versus the SD15 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Sigma SD15

 EX-ZR10 SD15 
RevealedSeptember 2010February 2010Fresher by 8 months
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 SD15 EX-ZR10 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Sigma SD15

 EX-ZR10 SD15 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR10 comes with outside dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sigma SD15 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR10 compared to the SD15.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR10 and SD15 is 93 and 59 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The photograph below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR10 and SD15.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR10 having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Casio EX-ZR10 will give extra detail using its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR10 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
50
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography highlights
Sigma SD15 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
52
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Sports photography with Sigma SD15
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
42
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (5MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography advice
Sigma SD15 Landscape photography advice
41
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
51
manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging details
Sigma SD15 Vlogging details
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
9
lack of video recording
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Sigma SD15
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Sigma SD15
General Information
Company Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Sigma SD15
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2010-09-20 2010-02-20
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS True II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Amount of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 176 grams (0.39 lb) 750 grams (1.65 lb)
Physical 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 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-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $190 $1,500