Casio EX-FH100 vs Sigma DP2x
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
- Released June 2010
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Announced February 2011
- Succeeded the Sigma DP2s
Casio EX-FH100 vs Sigma DP2x Overview
The following is a detailed review of the Casio EX-FH100 vs Sigma DP2x, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the EX-FH100 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe EX-FH100 was announced 7 months prior to the DP2x so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FH100 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-FH100 grades versus the DP2x when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Casio EX-FH100 vs Sigma DP2x Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FH100 & Sigma DP2x. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-FH100 Gallery & Sigma DP2x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Sigma DP2x
EX-FH100 | DP2x | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Casio EX-FH100
DP2x | EX-FH100 | |||
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Announced | February 2011 | June 2010 | Newer by 7 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Sigma DP2x
EX-FH100 | DP2x | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Casio EX-FH100 vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FH100 enjoys physical measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sigma DP2x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-FH100 vs Sigma DP2x in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-FH100 against the DP2x.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH100 and DP2x is 92 and 86 respectively.
Casio EX-FH100 vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The image below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FH100 and DP2x.
As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-FH100 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Casio EX-FH100 will give more detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH100 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | Sigma DP2x | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Sigma |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | Sigma DP2x |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-06-16 | 2011-02-08 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | True II |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 2640 x 1760 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 41mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 7cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 15 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 320 x 240 |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 320x240 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 201 grams (0.44 lb) | 280 grams (0.62 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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-90 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/MMC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $299 | $699 |