Casio EX-S12 vs Sigma SD9

Here is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-S12 and Sigma SD9, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Casio and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the EX-S12 (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-S12 was brought out 6 years later than the SD9 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-S12 scores versus the SD9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Sigma SD9. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Sigma SD9 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S12 offers external measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while 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).

Compare the Casio EX-S12 and Sigma SD9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-S12 against the SD9.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and SD9 is 96 and 54 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and SD9.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-S12 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Casio EX-S12 will give you greater detail having its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent EX-S12 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.