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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Released January 2012
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Expand to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Revealed March 2004
  • Older Model is Sigma SD9
  • Replacement is Sigma SD14
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma SD10 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma SD10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Casio and Sigma. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR15 was revealed 7 years later than the SD10 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-ZR15 matches up vs the SD10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Sigma SD10

 EX-ZR15 SD10 
RevealedJanuary 2012March 2004Fresher by 96 months
Screen dimension3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution461k130kClearer screen (+331k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 SD10 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sigma SD10

 EX-ZR15 SD10 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR15 comes with outside dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD10 has proportions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma SD10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR15 versus the SD10.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and SD10 is 93 and 54 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR15 and SD10.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR15 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Casio EX-ZR15 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR15 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography advice
Sigma SD10 Portrait photography advice
40
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
megapixel count low (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography info
Sigma SD10 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
heavier than others (950g)
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography features
Sigma SD10 Sports photography features
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (325 per charge)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Travel photography camera
67
better than average battery life (325 CIPA)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
29
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (950g)
megapixel count low (3MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Landscape photography camera
49
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
better than average battery life (325 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
41
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inches)
no liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (3MP)
maximum ISO low (800)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD10 as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
9
no video recording
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Sigma SD10
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Sigma SD10
General Information
Make Casio Sigma
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Sigma SD10
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Released 2012-01-09 2004-03-19
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 3 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 2268 x 1512
Maximum native ISO 3200 800
Maximum boosted ISO - 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus range 2cm -
Available lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 1.8 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 130 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 gr (0.39 pounds) 950 gr (2.09 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
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 life 325 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $249 $198