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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced May 2012
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Push to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Launched March 2004
  • Old Model is Sigma SD9
  • Later Model is Sigma SD14
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma SD10 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sigma SD10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR300 was launched 8 years after the SD10 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-ZR300 scores versus the SD10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Sigma SD10

 EX-ZR300 SD10 
LaunchedMay 2012March 2004More modern by 100 months
Screen dimensions3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution461k130kClearer screen (+331k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 SD10 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sigma SD10

 EX-ZR300 SD10 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 offers outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sigma SD10 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sigma SD10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR300 vs the SD10.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and SD10 is 92 and 54 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The picture here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and SD10.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR300 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Casio EX-ZR300 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR300 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Portrait photography camera
39
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
low MP (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography details
Sigma SD10 Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
43
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (950g)
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Sports photography camera
55
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery power (500 shots)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (3 megapixels)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography factors
Sigma SD10 Travel photography factors
71
good battery power (500 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
29
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (950g)
low MP (3 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography advice
Sigma SD10 Landscape photography advice
52
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
good battery power (500 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
41
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (1.8 inches)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (3MP)
maximum ISO low (800)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging advice
Sigma SD10 Vlogging advice
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
9
no video
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Sigma SD10
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Sigma SD10
General Information
Brand Casio Sigma
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Sigma SD10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Announced 2012-05-22 2004-03-19
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 2268 x 1512
Maximum native ISO 3200 800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 1.8 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 130k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 950 grams (2.09 lb)
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
Battery life 500 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
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 Single Single
Cost at release $329 $198