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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sigma SD9

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
38
Features
27
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Launched January 2013
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
  • Revealed November 2002
  • New Model is Sigma SD10
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sigma SD9 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sigma SD9, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Casio and Sigma. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the EX-ZR700 (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR700 was unveiled 10 years later than the SD9 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-ZR700 scores vs the SD9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Sigma SD9

 EX-ZR700 SD9 
RevealedJanuary 2013November 2002More recent by 124 months
Screen size3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution922k130kCrisper screen (+792k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 SD9 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sigma SD9

 EX-ZR700 SD9 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR700 provides exterior dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sigma SD9 has proportions 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR700 versus the SD9.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR700 and SD9 is 91 and 54 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR700 and SD9.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR700 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Casio EX-ZR700 will give extra detail having an extra 13MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR700 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography details
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography details
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
features face detect focusing
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
46
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography details
Sigma SD9 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
43
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (950g)
low maximum ISO (400)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography info
Sigma SD9 Sports photography info
51
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (470 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
35
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography details
Sigma SD9 Travel photography details
71
good battery pack (470 per charge)
lighter than competitors (222g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
29
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (950g)
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Landscape photography with Sigma SD9
52
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
good battery pack (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
40
manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (1.8 inches)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (3MP)
low maximum ISO (400)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR700
Vlogging with Sigma SD9
34
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
9
no video recording
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Sigma SD9
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Sigma SD9
General Information
Company Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Sigma SD9
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Launched 2013-01-29 2002-11-26
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 2268 x 1512
Highest native ISO 3200 400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 1.8 inch
Screen resolution 922k dot 130k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 pounds) 950 grams (2.09 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 life 470 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $370 $3,001