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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sigma SD9

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
  • 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced November 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
  • Released November 2002
  • Newer Model is Sigma SD10
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sigma SD9 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Casio EX-FC150 vs Sigma SD9, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the EX-FC150 (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The EX-FC150 was brought out 7 years after the SD9 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FC150 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-FC150 grades vs the SD9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Sigma SD9

 EX-FC150 SD9 
ReleasedNovember 2009November 2002Newer by 85 months
Display dimensions2.7"1.8"Larger display (+0.9")
Display resolution230k130kCrisper display (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Casio EX-FC150

 SD9 EX-FC150 

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Sigma SD9

 EX-FC150 SD9 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC150 has exterior dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD9 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FC150 vs the SD9.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC150 and SD9 is 93 and 54 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC150 and SD9.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-FC150 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Casio EX-FC150 will result in greater detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent EX-FC150 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography details
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography details
26
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FC150
Street photography with Sigma SD9
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (950g)
max ISO too low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FC150
Sports photography with Sigma SD9
30
high frames per second (40.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
36
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3MP)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography factors
Sigma SD9 Travel photography factors
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
29
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (950 grams)
low resolution sensor (3MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FC150
Landscape photography with Sigma SD9
31
has manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
41
focusing manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (1.8")
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3 megapixels)
max ISO too low (400)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FC150
Vlogging with Sigma SD9
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
9
no video recording
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Sigma SD9
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Sigma SD9
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Sigma SD9
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2009-11-16 2002-11-26
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-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 10 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 2268 x 1512
Max native ISO 1600 400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.6-4.5 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Total lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 1.8 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 130 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 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) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 173 gr (0.38 pounds) 950 gr (2.09 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $350 $3,001