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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 848 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Announced March 2004
  • Old Model is Sigma SD9
  • Later Model is Sigma SD14
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sigma SD10 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Casio EX-ZS5 versus Sigma SD10, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the EX-ZS5 (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The EX-ZS5 was announced 6 years after the SD10 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZS5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-ZS5 matches up against the SD10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Sigma SD10

 EX-ZS5 SD10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011March 2004More modern by 83 months
Display size3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution461k130kCrisper display (+331k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Casio EX-ZS5

 SD10 EX-ZS5 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Sigma SD10

 EX-ZS5 SD10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZS5 has got outer 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 SD10 has sizing of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZS5 compared to the SD10.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS5 and SD10 is 99 and 54 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZS5 and SD10.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZS5 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Casio EX-ZS5 will provide extra detail with its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The younger EX-ZS5 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZS5
Portrait photography with Sigma SD10
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
MP count low (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Street photography information
Sigma SD10 Street photography information
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (950g)
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Sports photography camera
32
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
36
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (3MP)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZS5
Travel photography with Sigma SD10
71
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
29
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (950g)
MP count low (3MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Landscape photography camera
38
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
41
manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is small (1.8 inches)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
max ISO too low (800)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZS5
Vlogging with Sigma SD10
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (848 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
9
can't record video
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS5 and Sigma SD10
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5Sigma SD10
General Information
Company Casio Sigma
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 Sigma SD10
Class Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2011-01-05 2004-03-19
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 2268 x 1512
Highest native ISO 3200 800
Highest boosted ISO - 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range () -
Amount of lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 1.8 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 130k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 -
Highest video resolution 848x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 950g (2.09 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" 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 (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $100 $198