Casio EX-FC100 vs Sigma SD9
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Casio EX-FC100 vs Sigma SD9 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Sigma SD9. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Sigma SD9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Sigma SD9
EX-FC100 | SD9 | |||
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Launched | January 2009 | November 2002 | More recent by 75 months | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 1.8" | Larger display (+0.9") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 130k | Crisper display (+100k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Casio EX-FC100
SD9 | EX-FC100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Sigma SD9
EX-FC100 | SD9 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Sigma SD9 | |
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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 |