Casio EX-FC100 vs Sigma SD10
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sigma SD10 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 & Sigma SD10. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery & Sigma SD10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Sigma SD10
EX-FC100 | SD10 | |||
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Launched | January 2009 | ![]() | March 2004 | Fresher by 59 months |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+0.9") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 130k | Clearer screen (+100k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Casio EX-FC100
SD10 | EX-FC100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Sigma SD10
EX-FC100 | SD10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Sigma SD10 | |
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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 |