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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Raise to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Released March 2004
  • Old Model is Sigma SD9
  • Successor is Sigma SD14
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sigma SD10 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Sigma SD10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR100 was brought out 7 years after the SD10 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-ZR100 grades vs the SD10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Sigma SD10

 EX-ZR100 SD10 
ReleasedJuly 2011March 2004More modern by 90 months
Display size3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution461k130kSharper display (+331k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 SD10 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sigma SD10

 EX-ZR100 SD10 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR100 offers physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sigma SD10 has dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR100 versus the SD10.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and SD10 is 92 and 54 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The pic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and SD10.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR100 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Casio EX-ZR100 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR100 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography features
Sigma SD10 Portrait photography features
29
focusing manually
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution not great (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography information
Sigma SD10 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (204g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
43
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (950g)
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography highlights
Sigma SD10 Sports photography highlights
46
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max fps (40.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
36
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (3 megapixels)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography factors
Sigma SD10 Travel photography factors
63
lighter than others (204g)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
29
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (950 grams)
sensor resolution not great (3 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography factors
Sigma SD10 Landscape photography factors
43
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
41
manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inch)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (3 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD10 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (204 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
9
no video recording
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Sigma SD10
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Sigma SD10
General Information
Company Casio Sigma
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Sigma SD10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Launched 2011-07-19 2004-03-19
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
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 area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 3 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 2268 x 1512
Max native ISO 3200 800
Max enhanced ISO - 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Amount of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 1.8 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 130 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 40.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 grams (0.45 pounds) 950 grams (2.09 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $300 $198