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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs

Casio EX-FH100
(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
Sigma DP2x
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Sigma DP2x

 EX-FH100 DP2x 
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Casio EX-FH100

 DP2x EX-FH100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011June 2010Newer by 7 months

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Sigma DP2x

 EX-FH100 DP2x 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Portrait photography features
Sigma DP2x Portrait photography features
35
focusing manually
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
57
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Street photography advice
Sigma DP2x Street photography advice
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (280 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Sports photography camera
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
30
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Travel photography camera
56
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
67
lighter than average in class (280 grams)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
48
manual focus
very good max aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Vlogging factors
Sigma DP2x Vlogging factors
28
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
28
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than average in class (280g)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Sigma DP2x
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Sigma DP2x
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