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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sigma SD9

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Introduced September 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
  • Refreshed by Sigma SD10
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sigma SD9 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Sigma SD9, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Casio and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the EX-ZR10 (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR10 was announced 7 years after the SD9 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR10 grades vs the SD9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Sigma SD9

 EX-ZR10 SD9 
LaunchedSeptember 2010November 2002More modern by 96 months
Screen dimensions3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution461k130kSharper screen (+331k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 SD9 EX-ZR10 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Sigma SD9

 EX-ZR10 SD9 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR10 provides exterior dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD9 has specifications of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR10 compared to the SD9.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR10 and SD9 is 93 and 54 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR10 and SD9.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR10 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Casio EX-ZR10 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR10 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Portrait photography with Sigma SD9
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
focusing manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
megapixel count low (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography features
Sigma SD9 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
43
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (950 grams)
maximum ISO low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Sports photography with Sigma SD9
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (3MP)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography info
Sigma SD9 Travel photography info
57
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
29
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (950 grams)
megapixel count low (3MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography advice
Sigma SD9 Landscape photography advice
41
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
41
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (400)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR10
Vlogging with Sigma SD9
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
9
no video shooting
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Sigma SD9
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Sigma SD9
General Information
Brand Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Sigma SD9
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2010-09-20 2002-11-26
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 3 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 2268 x 1512
Maximum native ISO 3200 400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Total lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 1.8 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 130k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lbs) 950 grams (2.09 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 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-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $190 $3,001