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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sigma SD9

Portability
69
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 524g - 122 x 81 x 83mm
  • Launched July 2010
Sigma SD9
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Announced November 2002
  • Updated by Sigma SD10
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sigma SD9 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Casio EX-FH25 versus Sigma SD9, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Casio and Sigma. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the EX-FH25 (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-FH25 was brought out 7 years later than the SD9 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-FH25 scores vs the SD9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Sigma SD9

 EX-FH25 SD9 
AnnouncedJuly 2010November 2002Fresher by 93 months
Screen size3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution230k130kCrisper screen (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Casio EX-FH25

 SD9 EX-FH25 

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Sigma SD9

 EX-FH25 SD9 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FH25 has exterior dimensions of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") having a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Sigma SD9 has dimensions 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-FH25 against the SD9.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH25 and SD9 is 69 and 54 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FH25 and SD9.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-FH25 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Casio EX-FH25 will offer you greater detail having its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent EX-FH25 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography highlights
36
has manual focus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
47
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Street photography highlights
Sigma SD9 Street photography highlights
51
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than average (524 grams)
43
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors (950 grams)
maximum ISO low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FH25
Sports photography with Sigma SD9
42
long zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
max fps high (40.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
36
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FH25
Travel photography with Sigma SD9
49
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long zoom (520mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (524 grams)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
29
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (950 grams)
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma SD9 Landscape photography highlights
45
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
41
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (1.8")
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (400)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD9 as a Vlogging camera
22
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic jack
heavier than average (524g)
9
no video shooting
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Sigma SD9
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Sigma SD9
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Sigma SD9
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Launched 2010-07-06 2002-11-26
Body design SLR-like (bridge) 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 10MP 3MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 2268 x 1512
Max native ISO 3200 400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 1.8 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 130 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 40.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.30 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video data 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 524g (1.16 lbs) 950g (2.09 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 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 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $450 $3,001