Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma SD14

Here is a in-depth overview of the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sigma SD14, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Casio and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR15 was unveiled 5 years later than the SD14 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-ZR15 grades versus the SD14 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 and Sigma SD14. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery and Sigma SD14 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR15 comes with exterior dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD14 has specifications of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sigma SD14 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR15 compared to the SD14.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and SD14 is 93 and 59 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and SD14.

As you can see, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR15 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Casio EX-ZR15 will deliver greater detail having an extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR15 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.