Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sigma SD9
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36 Features
28 Overall
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54 Imaging
38 Features
27 Overall
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sigma SD9 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 & Sigma SD9. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery & Sigma SD9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Sigma SD9
EX-Z2000 | SD9 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | ![]() | November 2002 | Newer by 87 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.2") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 130k | Sharper screen (+331k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Casio EX-Z2000
SD9 | EX-Z2000 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Sigma SD9
EX-Z2000 | SD9 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 | Sigma SD9 | |
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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 |