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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sigma SD10 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
  • Launched January 2009
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Expand to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Launched March 2004
  • Older Model is Sigma SD9
  • Refreshed by Sigma SD14
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sigma SD10 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-FC100 versus Sigma SD10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Casio and Sigma. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The EX-FC100 was launched 4 years later than the SD10 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-FC100 matches up versus the SD10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Sigma SD10

 EX-FC100 SD10 
LaunchedJanuary 2009March 2004Fresher by 59 months
Screen dimension2.7"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.9")
Screen resolution230k130kClearer screen (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Casio EX-FC100

 SD10 EX-FC100 

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Sigma SD10

 EX-FC100 SD10 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC100 provides outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sigma SD10 has dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-FC100 versus Sigma SD10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-FC100 compared to the SD10.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and SD10 is 94 and 54 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC100 and SD10.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-FC100 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Casio EX-FC100 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer EX-FC100 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography factors
Sigma SD10 Portrait photography factors
27
manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
47
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
low MP (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography advice
Sigma SD10 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (950 grams)
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Sports photography camera
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
36
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (3 megapixels)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography advice
Sigma SD10 Travel photography advice
52
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (9MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.6)
29
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (950g)
low MP (3 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography details
Sigma SD10 Landscape photography details
32
manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (1.8 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (3MP)
max ISO too low (800)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging information
Sigma SD10 Vlogging information
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
9
no video
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Sigma SD10
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Sigma SD10
General Information
Brand Casio Sigma
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Sigma SD10
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2009-01-08 2004-03-19
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 2268 x 1512
Max native ISO 1600 800
Max enhanced ISO - 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
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
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range () -
Maximal aperture f/3.6-8.5 -
Available lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 1.8 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 130k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/6000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) -
Max 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 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 gr (0.34 pounds) 950 gr (2.09 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $300 $198