Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sigma SD9

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 & Sigma SD9. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery & Sigma SD9 Gallery.

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.

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

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.