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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sigma SD1

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Sigma SD1 front
Portability
77
Imaging
55
Features
43
Overall
50

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC150
(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
Sigma SD1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Sigma SD1

 EX-FC150 SD1 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Casio EX-FC150

 SD1 EX-FC150 
LaunchedSeptember 2010November 2009Newer by 10 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Sigma SD1

 EX-FC150 SD1 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sigma SD1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FC150
Portrait photography with Sigma SD1
26
manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
65
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FC150
Street photography with Sigma SD1
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FC150
Sports photography with Sigma SD1
30
fast shooting (40.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
56
megapixel count decent (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography features
Sigma SD1 Travel photography features
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
65
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (15MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD1 as a Landscape photography camera
31
manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
61
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (0)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging details
Sigma SD1 Vlogging details
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
9
no video
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Sigma SD1
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Sigma SD1
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