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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sigma SD9

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
Sigma SD9
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Launched November 2002
  • Replacement is Sigma SD10
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sigma SD9 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Sigma SD9, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Casio and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR100 was manufactured 8 years after the SD9 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-ZR100 grades against the SD9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Sigma SD9

 EX-ZR100 SD9 
LaunchedJuly 2011November 2002More modern by 106 months
Screen dimensions3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution461k130kCrisper screen (+331k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 SD9 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sigma SD9

 EX-ZR100 SD9 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR100 provides physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sigma SD9 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR100 and the SD9.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and SD9 is 92 and 54 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and SD9.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR100 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Casio EX-ZR100 will offer extra detail due to its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR100 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography information
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography information
29
manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography info
Sigma SD9 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (204g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (950g)
maximum ISO low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography highlights
Sigma SD9 Sports photography highlights
46
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (40.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
36
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low megapixels (3MP)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography details
Sigma SD9 Travel photography details
64
lighter than competition (204 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
29
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (950 grams)
low megapixels (3MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma SD9 Landscape photography highlights
43
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
41
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inch)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (400)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging features
Sigma SD9 Vlogging features
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (204 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no microphone port
9
no video shooting
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Sigma SD9
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Sigma SD9
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Sigma SD9
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Released 2011-07-19 2002-11-26
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12MP 3MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 2268 x 1512
Max native ISO 3200 400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Available lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 1.8 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 130k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
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 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter rate 40.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 gr (0.45 pounds) 950 gr (2.09 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $300 $3,001