Casio EX-Z270 vs Sigma SD9

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-Z270 and Sigma SD9, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Casio and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and SD9 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z270 was announced 6 years after the SD9 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-Z270 grades against the SD9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 and Sigma SD9. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery and Sigma SD9 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z270 has got outside dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sigma SD9 has proportions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z270 and Sigma SD9 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z270 and the SD9.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z270 and SD9 is 96 and 54 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The image here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z270 and SD9.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z270 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Casio EX-Z270 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent EX-Z270 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.