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Casio EX-S200 vs Sigma SD9

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
38
Features
27
Overall
33

Casio EX-S200 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Casio EX-S200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2010
Sigma SD9
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 400
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Introduced November 2002
  • Renewed by Sigma SD10
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-S200 vs Sigma SD9 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Casio EX-S200 vs Sigma SD9, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Casio and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-S200 (14MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the EX-S200 (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The EX-S200 was manufactured 7 years later than the SD9 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-S200 grades versus the SD9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Sigma SD9

 EX-S200 SD9 
IntroducedAugust 2010November 2002More recent by 94 months
Display dimension2.7"1.8"Larger display (+0.9")
Display resolution230k130kCrisper display (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Casio EX-S200

 SD9 EX-S200 

Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Sigma SD9

 EX-S200 SD9 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S200 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S200 comes with outer measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sigma SD9 has dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-S200 vs Sigma SD9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-S200 against the SD9.

Casio EX-S200 vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S200 and SD9 is 96 and 54 respectively.

Casio EX-S200 vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S200 and SD9.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-S200 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Casio EX-S200 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer EX-S200 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S200 vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S200 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Portrait photography info
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography info
35
you can focus manually
decent MP (14MP)
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
46
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Street photography info
Sigma SD9 Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
43
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (950g)
max ISO too low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Sports photography info
Sigma SD9 Sports photography info
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
35
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (3MP)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Travel photography details
Sigma SD9 Travel photography details
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
29
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (950 grams)
megapixel count low (3MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Landscape photography features
Sigma SD9 Landscape photography features
42
you can focus manually
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
40
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (1.8 inches)
no liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
max ISO too low (400)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Vlogging features
Sigma SD9 Vlogging features
29
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
9
no video
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Casio EX-S200 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S200 and Sigma SD9
 Casio Exilim EX-S200Sigma SD9
General Information
Brand Casio Sigma
Model Casio Exilim EX-S200 Sigma SD9
Category Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2010-08-03 2002-11-26
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 2268 x 1512
Maximum native ISO 3200 400
Lowest native ISO 50 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 -
Number of lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 1.8"
Display resolution 230k dots 130k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 132 gr (0.29 lbs) 950 gr (2.09 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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-120 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots One One
Retail price $0 $3,001