Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma SD15
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Old Model is Sigma SD14

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma SD15 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sigma SD15, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Casio and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

The EX-ZR15 was released 23 months after the SD15 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-ZR15 matches up vs the SD15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma SD15 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 & Sigma SD15. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery & Sigma SD15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Sigma SD15
EX-ZR15 | SD15 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 23 months |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Casio EX-ZR15
SD15 | EX-ZR15 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sigma SD15
EX-ZR15 | SD15 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR15 enjoys outer 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 SD15 has specifications of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sigma SD15 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR15 vs the SD15.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and SD15 is 93 and 59 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and SD15.
Plainly, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR15 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Casio EX-ZR15 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR15 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Sigma SD15 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Sigma |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Sigma SD15 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2012-01-09 | 2010-02-20 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Exilim Engine 5.0 | True II |
Sensor type | 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 | 16 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 2640 x 1760 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 76 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 176 grams (0.39 pounds) | 750 grams (1.65 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | 325 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-110 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $249 | $1,500 |