Casio EX-FC150 vs Sigma SD1
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77 Imaging
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43 Overall
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
- 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
- Revealed November 2009
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
- Launched September 2010
- Replacement is Sigma SD1 Merrill
Casio EX-FC150 vs Sigma SD1 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Casio EX-FC150 and Sigma SD1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Casio and Sigma. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and SD1 (15MP) and the EX-FC150 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe EX-FC150 was brought out 10 months earlier than the SD1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FC150 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-FC150 scores versus the SD1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Casio EX-FC150 vs Sigma SD1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 and Sigma SD1. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery and Sigma SD1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Sigma SD1
EX-FC150 | SD1 |
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Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Casio EX-FC150
SD1 | EX-FC150 | |||
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Launched | September 2010 | November 2009 | Newer by 10 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Sigma SD1
EX-FC150 | SD1 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-FC150 vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC150 offers external measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 has sizing of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-FC150 and Sigma SD1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-FC150 and the SD1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and SD1 is 93 and 77 respectively.
Casio EX-FC150 vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC150 and SD1.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-FC150 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sigma SD1 will give extra detail having its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
Casio EX-FC150 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Sigma SD1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Sigma |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Sigma SD1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2009-11-16 | 2010-09-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Dual True II |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 24 x 16mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 384.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4800 x 3200 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | - |
Min native ISO | 64 | - |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 2 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens focal range | 37-185mm (5.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.6-4.5 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 15 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 40.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 2.60 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
External flash | ||
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 × 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 | 640x480 | None |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 173g (0.38 lb) | - |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" 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 (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $350 | $2,339 |