Casio EX-FH100 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill 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 Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 790g - 146 x 113 x 80mm
- Launched April 2012
- Older Model is Sigma SD1
Casio EX-FH100 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Casio EX-FH100 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and SD1 Merrill (15MP) and the EX-FH100 (1/2.3") and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe EX-FH100 was unveiled 22 months prior to the SD1 Merrill which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FH100 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-FH100 matches up versus the SD1 Merrill when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Casio EX-FH100 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FH100 and Sigma SD1 Merrill. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-FH100 Gallery and Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Sigma SD1 Merrill
EX-FH100 | SD1 Merrill |
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Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 Merrill over the Casio EX-FH100
SD1 Merrill | EX-FH100 | |||
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Launched | April 2012 | June 2010 | Fresher by 22 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Sigma SD1 Merrill
EX-FH100 | SD1 Merrill | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Casio EX-FH100 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-FH100 has physical dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 Merrill has specifications of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-FH100 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-FH100 vs the SD1 Merrill.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH100 and SD1 Merrill is 92 and 57 respectively.
Casio EX-FH100 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FH100 and SD1 Merrill.
To sum up, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-FH100 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sigma SD1 Merrill will show more detail having an extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older EX-FH100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | Sigma SD1 Merrill | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Sigma |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | Sigma SD1 Merrill |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2010-06-16 | 2012-04-10 |
Body design | 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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 24 x 16mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 384.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4800 x 3200 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | - |
Macro focus distance | 7cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | - |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) | - |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 201 grams (0.44 pounds) | 790 grams (1.74 pounds) |
Physical 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 feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $299 | $2,339 |