Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sigma SD1

Lets take a closer look at the Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sigma SD1, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. The image resolution of the EX-ZS10 (14MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-ZS10 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The EX-ZS10 was released 4 months later than the SD1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-ZS10 grades vs the SD1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 and Sigma SD1. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZS10 Gallery and Sigma SD1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZS10 comes with outside dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 has specifications of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sigma SD1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZS10 and the SD1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS10 and SD1 is 99 and 77 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZS10 and SD1.

Plainly, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZS10 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sigma SD1 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.