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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sigma SD1

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
 
Sigma SD1 front
Portability
77
Imaging
54
Features
43
Overall
49

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 848 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
Sigma SD1
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Newer Model is Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sigma SD1 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Casio EX-ZS5 versus Sigma SD1, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Casio and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is pretty comparable but the EX-ZS5 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The EX-ZS5 was launched 4 months after the SD1 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZS5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-ZS5 matches up vs the SD1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Sigma SD1

 EX-ZS5 SD1 
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Casio EX-ZS5

 SD1 EX-ZS5 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Sigma SD1

 EX-ZS5 SD1 
IntroducedJanuary 2011September 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZS5 enjoys exterior dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by 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") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZS5 versus Sigma SD1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZS5 and the SD1.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sigma SD1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS5 and SD1 is 99 and 77 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sigma SD1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The pic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZS5 and SD1.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZS5 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sigma SD1 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sigma SD1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Portrait photography features
Sigma SD1 Portrait photography features
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
64
has manual focus
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD1 as a Street photography camera
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Sports photography factors
Sigma SD1 Sports photography factors
32
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
55
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Travel photography info
Sigma SD1 Travel photography info
70
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
65
weather proof
resolution is good (15MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Landscape photography information
Sigma SD1 Landscape photography information
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
61
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
maximum ISO low (0)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD1 as a Vlogging camera
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (848 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
9
lack of video recording
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS5 and Sigma SD1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5Sigma SD1
General Information
Company Casio Sigma
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 Sigma SD1
Category Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-09-21
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Dual True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4800 x 3200
Max native ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - 2
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range () -
Amount of lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 -
Max video resolution 848x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1")
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
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type - Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $100 $2,339