Casio EX-10 vs Sigma SD9
83 Imaging
37 Features
65 Overall
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54 Imaging
38 Features
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Casio EX-10 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3.5" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
- Revealed November 2013
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 400
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Launched November 2002
- Renewed by Sigma SD10

Casio EX-10 vs Sigma SD9 Overview
In this article, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-10 vs Sigma SD9, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Casio and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the EX-10 (12MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the EX-10 (1/1.7") and SD9 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

The EX-10 was released 11 years after the SD9 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-10 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-10 scores against the SD9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-10 vs Sigma SD9 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-10 & Sigma SD9. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-10 Gallery & Sigma SD9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Sigma SD9
EX-10 | SD9 | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | ![]() | November 2002 | More modern by 134 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.7") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 130k | Sharper screen (+792k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Casio EX-10
SD9 | EX-10 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Sigma SD9
EX-10 | SD9 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Casio EX-10 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-10 has outside measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Sigma SD9 has sizing of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-10 vs Sigma SD9 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-10 and the SD9.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-10 and SD9 is 83 and 54 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-10 and SD9.
As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-10 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Casio EX-10 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern EX-10 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-10 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-10 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-10 | Sigma SD9 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Sigma |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-10 | Sigma SD9 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2013-11-14 | 2002-11-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine HS 3 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 3MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 2268 x 1512 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/1.8-2.5 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.5" | 1.8" |
Resolution of display | 922k dots | 130k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 250 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 10.90 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 384 grams (0.85 lb) | 950 grams (2.09 lb) |
Dimensions | 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") | 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 | ||
Battery life | 455 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | Li-130A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $456 | $3,001 |