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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Sigma DP2 Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • 45mm (F2.8) lens
  • 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Casio EX-FC100 versus Sigma DP2 Quattro, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sigma. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The EX-FC100 was revealed 6 years before the DP2 Quattro and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-FC100 grades against the DP2 Quattro when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 EX-FC100 DP2 Quattro 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Casio EX-FC100

 DP2 Quattro EX-FC100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2009More recent by 62 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Sigma DP2 Quattro

 EX-FC100 DP2 Quattro 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC100 features exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Quattro has sizing of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-FC100 versus the DP2 Quattro.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and DP2 Quattro is 94 and 70 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC100 and DP2 Quattro.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-FC100 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will offer you greater detail because of its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
77
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FC100
Street photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography information
Sigma DP2 Quattro Sports photography information
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
48
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (45mm)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography details
Sigma DP2 Quattro Travel photography details
52
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (9MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
53
decent megapixels (20MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Landscape photography camera
32
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7")
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
59
you can focus manually
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (45mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Vlogging camera
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
9
no video shooting
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Sigma DP2 Quattro
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Sigma DP2 Quattro
General Information
Brand Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Sigma DP2 Quattro
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TRUE III engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3456 x 2592 5424 x 3616
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 45mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/2.8
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156g (0.34 lb) 395g (0.87 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2")
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 ID NP-40 BP-51
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible -
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $300 $931