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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma SD9

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z29
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-113mm (F) lens
  • 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
  • Released March 2009
Sigma SD9
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 400
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Revealed November 2002
  • Later Model is Sigma SD10
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma SD9 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma SD9, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Casio and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and SD9 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z29 was revealed 6 years after the SD9 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-Z29 scores versus the SD9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Sigma SD9

 EX-Z29 SD9 
RevealedMarch 2009November 2002More modern by 77 months
Display sizing2.7"1.8"Larger display (+0.9")

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Casio EX-Z29

 SD9 EX-Z29 
Display resolution130k115kCrisper display (+15k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Sigma SD9

 EX-Z29 SD9 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z29 enjoys outer measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sigma SD9 has sizing of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma SD9 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z29 compared to the SD9.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z29 and SD9 is 95 and 54 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z29 and SD9.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z29 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Casio EX-Z29 will show greater detail because of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern EX-Z29 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography advice
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography advice
26
manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
47
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography features
Sigma SD9 Street photography features
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
43
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (950 grams)
low max ISO (400)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z29
Sports photography with Sigma SD9
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect AF
36
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
29
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (950g)
megapixel count low (3MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography info
Sigma SD9 Landscape photography info
31
manual focus
good max aperture (f)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
41
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (1.8")
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (3MP)
low max ISO (400)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging highlights
Sigma SD9 Vlogging highlights
25
good max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (38mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic jack
9
can't record video
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Sigma SD9
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Sigma SD9
General Information
Company Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Sigma SD9
Type Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Released 2009-03-03 2002-11-26
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.5" APS-C
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 3MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 2268 x 1512
Highest native ISO 1600 400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 38-113mm (3.0x) -
Available lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 6.3 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 1.8"
Resolution of display 115k dot 130k dot
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 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.80 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lb) 950 grams (2.09 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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-60 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC / SD Memory Card Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots One One
Retail price $79 $3,001