Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma SD9

Here, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma SD9, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Casio and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the EX-Z33 (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z33 was launched 6 years later than the SD9 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-Z33 matches up against the SD9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 & Sigma SD9. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery & Sigma SD9 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z33 features outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Sigma SD9 has sizing of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z33 vs the SD9.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and SD9 is 97 and 54 respectively.

Often, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z33 and SD9.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z33 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Casio EX-Z33 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger EX-Z33 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.