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Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma SD9

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released February 2010
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
  • Refreshed by Sigma SD10
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Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma SD9 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-S7 versus Sigma SD9, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the EX-S7 (12MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the EX-S7 (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-S7 was announced 7 years later than the SD9 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-S7 scores versus the SD9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Sigma SD9

 EX-S7 SD9 
LaunchedFebruary 2010November 2002Fresher by 89 months
Screen size2.7"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.9")
Screen resolution230k130kClearer screen (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Casio EX-S7

 SD9 EX-S7 

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Sigma SD9

 EX-S7 SD9 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-S7 comes with outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD9 has specifications of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-S7 vs the SD9.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S7 and SD9 is 96 and 54 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The graphic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S7 and SD9.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-S7 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Casio EX-S7 will resolve extra detail with its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer EX-S7 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography factors
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography factors
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
focusing manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Street photography info
Sigma SD9 Street photography info
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
43
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (950g)
maximum ISO low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S7
Sports photography with Sigma SD9
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Travel photography highlights
Sigma SD9 Travel photography highlights
52
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
29
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (950 grams)
sensor resolution low (3MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography info
Sigma SD9 Landscape photography info
28
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
41
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (1.8 inches)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3MP)
maximum ISO low (400)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Vlogging advice
Sigma SD9 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
9
can't record video
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Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Sigma SD9
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Sigma SD9
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S7 Sigma SD9
Class Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Released 2010-02-21 2002-11-26
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 12 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 2268 x 1512
Max native ISO 1600 400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Total lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 1.8 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 130 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 lb) 950g (2.09 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-80 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots One One
Price at release $140 $3,001