Casio EX-S200 vs Sigma SD9
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Casio EX-S200 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-S200 vs Sigma SD9 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S200 and Sigma SD9. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-S200 Gallery and Sigma SD9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Sigma SD9
EX-S200 | SD9 | |||
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Introduced | August 2010 | ![]() | November 2002 | More recent by 94 months |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 1.8" | Larger display (+0.9") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 130k | Crisper display (+100k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Casio EX-S200
SD9 | EX-S200 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Sigma SD9
EX-S200 | SD9 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Casio EX-S200 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S200 | Sigma SD9 | |
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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 |