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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sigma SD9

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
38
Features
27
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z2000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 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
  • Replacement is Sigma SD10
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sigma SD9 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Casio EX-Z2000 and Sigma SD9, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Casio and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the EX-Z2000 (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z2000 was introduced 7 years after the SD9 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-Z2000 scores vs the SD9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Sigma SD9

 EX-Z2000 SD9 
LaunchedJanuary 2010November 2002Newer by 87 months
Screen dimensions3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution461k130kSharper screen (+331k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 SD9 EX-Z2000 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Sigma SD9

 EX-Z2000 SD9 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z2000 provides exterior measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sigma SD9 has dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z2000 and Sigma SD9 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z2000 and the SD9.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z2000 and SD9 is 95 and 54 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z2000 and SD9.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z2000 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Casio EX-Z2000 will give more detail using its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern EX-Z2000 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Portrait photography with Sigma SD9
34
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
46
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Street photography features
Sigma SD9 Street photography features
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (152 grams)
43
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (950 grams)
low maximum ISO (400)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Sports photography with Sigma SD9
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
35
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3 megapixels)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Travel photography camera
62
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (152 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
29
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (950 grams)
low resolution sensor (3MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography info
Sigma SD9 Landscape photography info
46
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
40
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (1.8 inch)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (400)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD9 as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (152g)
9
can't shoot video
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Sigma SD9
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Sigma SD9
General Information
Make Casio Sigma
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Sigma SD9
Class Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2010-01-06 2002-11-26
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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 surface 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
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 2268 x 1512
Max native ISO 3200 400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Amount of lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 1.8 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 130k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152g (0.34 lb) 950g (2.09 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-110 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $0 $3,001