Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sigma SD14

Below is a detailed comparison of the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sigma SD14, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR1000 was unveiled 6 years later than the SD14 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-ZR1000 scores versus the SD14 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and Sigma SD14. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery and Sigma SD14 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR1000 features outer dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Sigma SD14 has sizing of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR1000 against the SD14.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and SD14 is 90 and 59 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR1000 and SD14.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR1000 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Casio EX-ZR1000 will provide you with more detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR1000 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.