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Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma SD9

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(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
Sigma SD9
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sigma SD9

 EX-H30 SD9 
LaunchedJanuary 2011November 2002More recent by 99 months
Screen dimension3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution461k130kClearer screen (+331k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Casio EX-H30

 SD9 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sigma SD9

 EX-H30 SD9 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography features
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography features
39
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography features
Sigma SD9 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
43
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors (950g)
low max ISO (400)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Sports photography camera
52
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3MP)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography information
Sigma SD9 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
29
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (950 grams)
low resolution sensor (3 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography info
Sigma SD9 Landscape photography info
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (1.8 inches)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3 megapixels)
low max ISO (400)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging info
Sigma SD9 Vlogging info
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
9
can't record video
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Sigma SD9
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Sigma SD9
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