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Casio EX-G1 vs Sigma SD9

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
38
Features
27
Overall
33

Casio EX-G1 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Introduced November 2009
Sigma SD9
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 400
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Launched November 2002
  • Successor is Sigma SD10
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sigma SD9 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Casio EX-G1 versus Sigma SD9, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Casio and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The EX-G1 was manufactured 7 years later than the SD9 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-G1 grades against the SD9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Sigma SD9

 EX-G1 SD9 
LaunchedNovember 2009November 2002Fresher by 85 months
Display dimensions2.5"1.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution230k130kSharper display (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Casio EX-G1

 SD9 EX-G1 

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Sigma SD9

 EX-G1 SD9 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-G1 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-G1 has exterior dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") and a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD9 has proportions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-G1 versus Sigma SD9 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-G1 and the SD9.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-G1 and SD9 is 94 and 54 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-G1 and SD9.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-G1 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Casio EX-G1 will give more detail due to its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The newer EX-G1 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography highlights
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
46
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
MP count low (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Street photography camera
53
weather proof
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (154g)
43
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average (950 grams)
low maximum ISO (400)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-G1
Sports photography with Sigma SD9
23
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
35
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (3MP)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Travel photography camera
54
weather proof
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (154 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
29
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (950g)
MP count low (3MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Landscape photography camera
31
has manual focus
weather proof
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
40
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
small screen (1.8 inch)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (3MP)
low maximum ISO (400)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging advice
Sigma SD9 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (154g)
9
no video recording
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Sigma SD9
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Sigma SD9
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sigma
Model Casio Exilim EX-G1 Sigma SD9
Class Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2009-11-18 2002-11-26
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 2268 x 1512
Maximum native ISO 3200 400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.4 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Total lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 1.8 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 130k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.40 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154 gr (0.34 pounds) 950 gr (2.09 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-800 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD/microSDHC card, Internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $61 $3,001