Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma SD9
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- 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

Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma SD9 Overview
Below is a complete assessment of the Casio EX-H30 and Sigma SD9, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

The EX-H30 was released 8 years later than the SD9 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-H30 grades against the SD9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma SD9 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H30 & Sigma SD9. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H30 Gallery & Sigma SD9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sigma SD9
EX-H30 | SD9 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | November 2002 | More recent by 99 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.2") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 130k | Clearer screen (+331k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Casio EX-H30
SD9 | EX-H30 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sigma SD9
EX-H30 | SD9 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H30 has got outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sigma SD9 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-H30 and Sigma SD9 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-H30 vs the SD9.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and SD9 is 92 and 54 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and SD9.
To sum up, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-H30 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Casio EX-H30 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 13MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent EX-H30 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Sigma SD9 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Sigma |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Sigma SD9 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2002-11-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 3 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 2268 x 1512 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 1.8" |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 130k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 201 grams (0.44 lb) | 950 grams (2.09 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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-130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | - | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $709 | $3,001 |