Sigma SD10 vs Casio Exilim EX-ZS5

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sigma SD10 and the Casio Exilim EX-ZS5, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Sigma SD10 was introduced in March 2004 and Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 was introduced in January 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sigma SD10 over Casio Exilim EX-ZS5.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 over Sigma SD10.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Sigma SD10 has a 1.8" screen with 130k dot resolution and Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 has a 3.0" screen with 461k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder on Sigma SD10

Sigma SD10 has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. It has a 98% coverage and 0.77x magnification. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Casio Exilim EX-ZS5.

Sigma SD10 features a 3 megapixel APS-C CMOS (Foveon X3) sensor with dimensions of 20.7 x 13.8 mm and a total area of 285.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 800 and expands to 100 - 1,600 in boosted mode. Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 features a 14.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.16 x 4.62 mm and a total area of 21.3 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200.

Sigma SD10 can take pictures up to 2268 x 1512 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 1134 x 756, 756 x 504 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 is equipped with Exilim Engine 5.0 processor and can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution.

No Low-Pass Filter on Sigma SD10

There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on Sigma SD10. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.

No Image Stabilization

The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Sigma SD10 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 nothing can be done.

USB Inputs

Both models have USB inputs for data transfer.

External Storage Slots

Sigma SD10 has a single CompactFlash (Type I/II, UDMA compatible) card slot. Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 has a single card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/6000 sec on Sigma SD10, and up to 1/2000 sec on Casio Exilim EX-ZS5.

Flash

Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 has a built-in flash. Sigma SD10 has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/180 sec on Sigma SD10.

Sigma SD10 body has dimensions of 152 x 120 x 79 mm (5.98 x 4.72 x 3.11") and Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 body has dimensions of 103 x 59 x 20 mm (4.06 x 2.32 x 0.79"). Sigma SD10 weighs 950 g (2.09 lb / 33.51 oz) and Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 weighs [].

Sigma SD10

Casio Exilim EX-ZS5

152 mm

120 mm

103 mm

59 mm

120 mm

59 mm