Casio EX-FS10 vs Sigma SD1

On this page, we will be looking at the Casio EX-FS10 versus Sigma SD1, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Casio and Sigma. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and SD1 (15MP) and the EX-FS10 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-FS10 was manufactured 20 months earlier than the SD1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-FS10 matches up versus the SD1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FS10 and Sigma SD1. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FS10 Gallery and Sigma SD1 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FS10 enjoys outer dimensions of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 has measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FS10 versus Sigma SD1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-FS10 against the SD1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FS10 and SD1 is 96 and 77 respectively.

Generally, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FS10 and SD1.

Clearly, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-FS10 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sigma SD1 will produce extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older EX-FS10 will be behind in sensor tech.