Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sigma SD15
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Older Model is Sigma SD14

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sigma SD15 Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sigma SD15, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Casio and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the EX-ZR700 (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

The EX-ZR700 was launched 2 years later than the SD15 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR700 grades against the SD15 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sigma SD15 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 & Sigma SD15. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery & Sigma SD15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Sigma SD15
EX-ZR700 | SD15 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 36 months |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Casio EX-ZR700
SD15 | EX-ZR700 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sigma SD15
EX-ZR700 | SD15 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR700 offers physical measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD15 has sizing of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR700 and the SD15.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and SD15 is 91 and 59 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The photograph here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR700 and SD15.
All in all, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR700 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Casio EX-ZR700 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR700 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | Sigma SD15 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Sigma |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | Sigma SD15 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2013-01-29 | 2010-02-20 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | True II |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 5 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 2640 x 1760 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens focal range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 76 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 922k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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), | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 222 grams (0.49 pounds) | 750 grams (1.65 pounds) |
Dimensions | 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") |
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 | 470 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $370 | $1,500 |