Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sigma SD15

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.