Casio EX-100 vs Sigma SD9

Its time to take a deeper look at the Casio EX-100 and Sigma SD9, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Casio and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and SD9 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-100 was manufactured 11 years after the SD9 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-100 grades against the SD9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-100 & Sigma SD9. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-100 Gallery & Sigma SD9 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-100 features physical measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 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).

Take a look at the Casio EX-100 and Sigma SD9 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-100 versus the SD9.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-100 and SD9 is 83 and 54 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-100 and SD9.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-100 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Casio EX-100 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The younger EX-100 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.