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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sigma SD9

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
38
Features
27
Overall
33

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
Sigma SD9
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 400
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Launched November 2002
  • Later Model is Sigma SD10
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sigma SD9 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-FC100 vs Sigma SD9, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Casio and Sigma. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-FC100 was unveiled 6 years later than the SD9 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-FC100 matches up against the SD9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Sigma SD9

 EX-FC100 SD9 
LaunchedJanuary 2009November 2002More recent by 75 months
Display sizing2.7"1.8"Larger display (+0.9")
Display resolution230k130kCrisper display (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Casio EX-FC100

 SD9 EX-FC100 

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Sigma SD9

 EX-FC100 SD9 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC100 comes with outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sigma SD9 has specifications of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FC100 vs Sigma SD9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-FC100 vs the SD9.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and SD9 is 94 and 54 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC100 and SD9.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-FC100 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Casio EX-FC100 will provide more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger EX-FC100 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography highlights
27
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
46
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography details
Sigma SD9 Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (950g)
max ISO too low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography info
Sigma SD9 Sports photography info
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed focal length (()mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
35
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography info
Sigma SD9 Travel photography info
52
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
29
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (950g)
MP count low (3 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Landscape photography camera
32
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
40
manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (1.8")
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (3MP)
max ISO too low (400)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging information
Sigma SD9 Vlogging information
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
9
no video recording
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Sigma SD9
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Sigma SD9
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Sigma SD9
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Released 2009-01-08 2002-11-26
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 3456 x 2592 2268 x 1512
Highest native ISO 1600 400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range () -
Maximal aperture f/3.6-8.5 -
Number of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 1.8 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 130k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/6000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 gr (0.34 pounds) 950 gr (2.09 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $300 $3,001