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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Launched January 2013
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Raise to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Launched March 2004
  • Replaced the Sigma SD9
  • Successor is Sigma SD14
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sigma SD10 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sigma SD10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Casio and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the EX-ZR700 (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR700 was unveiled 8 years after the SD10 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-ZR700 matches up vs the SD10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Sigma SD10

 EX-ZR700 SD10 
LaunchedJanuary 2013March 2004More modern by 108 months
Display dimension3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution922k130kClearer display (+792k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 SD10 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sigma SD10

 EX-ZR700 SD10 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR700 features outer measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD10 has specifications of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR700 compared to the SD10.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and SD10 is 91 and 54 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The picture here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR700 and SD10.

All in all, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR700 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Casio EX-ZR700 will offer greater detail having an extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR700 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
low MP (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography highlights
Sigma SD10 Street photography highlights
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
43
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (950 grams)
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography details
Sigma SD10 Sports photography details
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amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
36
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (3 megapixels)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Travel photography with Sigma SD10
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good battery pack (470 per charge)
lighter than others (222 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (950g)
low MP (3MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography information
Sigma SD10 Landscape photography information
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you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (470 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inch)
no liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (3 megapixels)
max ISO too low (800)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD10 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (222 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
9
can't record video
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Sigma SD10
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Sigma SD10
General Information
Brand Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Sigma SD10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Launched 2013-01-29 2004-03-19
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
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 area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 2268 x 1512
Highest native ISO 3200 800
Highest enhanced ISO - 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 1.8 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 130 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222g (0.49 lb) 950g (2.09 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
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 470 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $370 $198