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Casio EX-10 vs Sigma SD9

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
38
Features
27
Overall
33

Casio EX-10 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Casio EX-10
(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
Sigma SD9
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Sigma SD9

 EX-10 SD9 
LaunchedNovember 2013November 2002More modern by 134 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.5"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.7")
Screen resolution922k130kSharper screen (+792k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Casio EX-10

 SD9 EX-10 

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Sigma SD9

 EX-10 SD9 
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).

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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.

Casio EX-10 vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

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

Casio EX-10 vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-10
Portrait photography with Sigma SD9
42
you can focus manually
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
46
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-10 Street photography info
Sigma SD9 Street photography info
67
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
supports focus by touch
very small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (384 grams)
43
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (950 grams)
max ISO too low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-10
Sports photography with Sigma SD9
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (455 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
35
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3MP)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-10 Travel photography advice
Sigma SD9 Travel photography advice
65
good battery (455 shots)
supports focus by touch
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
heavier than others in class (384g)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
29
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (950g)
sensor resolution low (3MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Landscape photography camera
58
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
good battery (455 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
40
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (1.8")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3MP)
max ISO too low (400)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-10 Vlogging advice
Sigma SD9 Vlogging advice
33
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
heavier than others in class (384g)
9
no video
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Casio EX-10 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Sigma SD9
 Casio Exilim EX-10Sigma SD9
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