Sigma SD9 vs Casio Exilim EX-S5

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sigma SD9 and the Casio Exilim EX-S5, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Sigma SD9 was introduced in November 2002 and Casio Exilim EX-S5 was introduced in January 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sigma SD9 over Casio Exilim EX-S5.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Casio Exilim EX-S5 over Sigma SD9.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Sigma SD9 has a 1.8" screen with 130k dot resolution and Casio Exilim EX-S5 has a 2.70" screen with 115k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder on Sigma SD9

Sigma SD9 has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. It has a 98% coverage and 0.77x magnification. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Casio Exilim EX-S5.

Sigma SD9 features a 3 megapixel APS-C CMOS (Foveon X3) sensor with dimensions of 20.7 x 13.8 mm and a total area of 285.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 400. Casio Exilim EX-S5 features a 9 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 64 - 1,600.

Sigma SD9 can take pictures up to 2268 x 1512 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 1134 x 756, 756 x 504 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Casio Exilim EX-S5 can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2048, 3072 x 2304, 2304 x 1728, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

No Low-Pass Filter on Sigma SD9

There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on Sigma SD9. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.

No Image Stabilization

The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Sigma SD9 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Casio Exilim EX-S5 nothing can be done.

USB Inputs

Both models have USB inputs for data transfer.

Battery

Casio Exilim EX-S5 comes with NP-80 battery pack.

External Storage Slots

Sigma SD9 has a single CompactFlash (Type I/II, UDMA compatible) card slot. Casio Exilim EX-S5 has a single SDHC Memory Card/SD Memory Card/Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/6000 sec on Sigma SD9, and up to 1/2000 sec on Casio Exilim EX-S5.

Flash

Casio Exilim EX-S5 has a built-in flash. Sigma SD9 has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/180 sec on Sigma SD9.

Sigma SD9 body has dimensions of 152 x 120 x 79 mm (5.98 x 4.72 x 3.11") and Casio Exilim EX-S5 body has dimensions of 102 x 35 x 22 mm (4.02 x 1.38 x 0.87"). Sigma SD9 weighs 950 g (2.09 lb / 33.51 oz) and Casio Exilim EX-S5 weighs 100 g (0.22 lb / 3.53 oz).

Sigma SD9

Casio Exilim EX-S5

152 mm

120 mm

102 mm

35 mm

120 mm

35 mm