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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sigma SD1

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Sigma SD1 front
Portability
77
Imaging
54
Features
43
Overall
49

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

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Sigma SD1

 EX-FH100 SD1 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Casio EX-FH100

 SD1 EX-FH100 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Sigma SD1

 EX-FH100 SD1 
LaunchedJune 2010September 2010Same generation
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sigma SD1 size comparison

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

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sigma SD1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD1 as a Portrait photography camera
35
focusing manually
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
64
focusing manually
MP count decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Street photography features
Sigma SD1 Street photography features
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
62
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FH100
Sports photography with Sigma SD1
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
55
MP count decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Travel photography factors
Sigma SD1 Travel photography factors
56
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
65
weather proof
MP count decent (15MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Landscape photography factors
Sigma SD1 Landscape photography factors
47
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
61
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
MP count decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (0)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Vlogging advice
Sigma SD1 Vlogging advice
28
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
9
lack of video recording
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Sigma SD1
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Sigma SD1
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