Casio EX-FH100 vs Sigma SD1
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sigma SD1 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
- Introduced June 2010
(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
- Updated by Sigma SD1 Merrill

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sigma SD1 Overview
In this article, we are looking at the Casio EX-FH100 versus Sigma SD1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Casio and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and SD1 (15MP) and the EX-FH100 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

The EX-FH100 was launched 3 months prior to the SD1 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FH100 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-FH100 scores vs the SD1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sigma SD1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FH100 and Sigma SD1. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-FH100 Gallery and Sigma SD1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Sigma SD1
EX-FH100 | SD1 |
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Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Casio EX-FH100
SD1 | EX-FH100 | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Sigma SD1
EX-FH100 | SD1 | |||
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Launched | June 2010 | ![]() | September 2010 | Same generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-FH100 vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FH100 enjoys outside dimensions 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 SD1 has dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-FH100 versus Sigma SD1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-FH100 versus the SD1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH100 and SD1 is 92 and 77 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The pic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FH100 and SD1.
All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-FH100 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sigma SD1 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | Sigma SD1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Sigma |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | Sigma SD1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2010-06-16 | 2010-09-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Dual True II |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 24 x 16mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 384.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4800 x 3200 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
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 mounting type | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | - |
Macro focus range | 7cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 76 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 15 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | - |
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) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 201 grams (0.44 lbs) | - |
Dimensions | 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" 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-90 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $299 | $2,339 |