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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Sigma SD1 Merrill front
Portability
57
Imaging
56
Features
45
Overall
51

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill 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 Merrill
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Sigma SD1 Merrill

 EX-FH100 SD1 Merrill 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 Merrill over the Casio EX-FH100

 SD1 Merrill EX-FH100 
LaunchedApril 2012June 2010Fresher by 22 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Sigma SD1 Merrill

 EX-FH100 SD1 Merrill 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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).

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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.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD1 Merrill as a Portrait photography camera
35
manual focus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
65
has manual focus
decent MP (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD1 Merrill as a Street photography camera
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
57
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Sports photography info
Sigma SD1 Merrill Sports photography info
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
61
decent MP (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Travel photography features
Sigma SD1 Merrill Travel photography features
56
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
54
environment sealing
decent MP (15 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Landscape photography features
Sigma SD1 Merrill Landscape photography features
47
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
63
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent MP (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Vlogging details
Sigma SD1 Merrill Vlogging details
28
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
9
can't record video
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Specifications

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