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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma SD9

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2012
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
  • Announced November 2002
  • Successor is Sigma SD10
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma SD9 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sigma SD9, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Casio and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR15 was unveiled 9 years later than the SD9 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-ZR15 matches up vs the SD9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Sigma SD9

 EX-ZR15 SD9 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012November 2002More recent by 112 months
Display dimensions3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution461k130kCrisper display (+331k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 SD9 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sigma SD9

 EX-ZR15 SD9 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR15 has outside dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sigma SD9 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sigma SD9 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR15 vs the SD9.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and SD9 is 93 and 54 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The photograph underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR15 and SD9.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR15 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Casio EX-ZR15 will provide more detail having an extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR15 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Portrait photography with Sigma SD9
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detect focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
low megapixels (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography advice
Sigma SD9 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
43
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (950g)
low maximum ISO (400)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography advice
Sigma SD9 Sports photography advice
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery (325 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
lacks phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Travel photography camera
67
better than average battery (325 shots)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
29
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (950 grams)
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Landscape photography camera
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
better than average battery (325 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
41
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (1.8")
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (3MP)
low maximum ISO (400)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR15
Vlogging with Sigma SD9
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
9
can't shoot video
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Sigma SD9
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Sigma SD9
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sigma
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Sigma SD9
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2012-01-09 2002-11-26
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 2268 x 1512
Maximum native ISO 3200 400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Total lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 1.8 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 130k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lbs) 950 grams (2.09 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 325 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots One One
Price at launch $249 $3,001