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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Casio EX-FS10
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-7.1) lens
  • 121g - 102 x 55 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Raise to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Announced March 2004
  • Replaced the Sigma SD9
  • Replacement is Sigma SD14
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sigma SD10 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Casio EX-FS10 versus Sigma SD10, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Casio and Sigma. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the EX-FS10 (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-FS10 was launched 4 years after the SD10 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-FS10 scores against the SD10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Sigma SD10

 EX-FS10 SD10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009March 2004More modern by 59 months
Display sizing2.5"1.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution230k130kClearer display (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Casio EX-FS10

 SD10 EX-FS10 

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Sigma SD10

 EX-FS10 SD10 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FS10 enjoys external measurements of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sigma SD10 has dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-FS10 against the SD10.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FS10 and SD10 is 96 and 54 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The image below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FS10 and SD10.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-FS10 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Casio EX-FS10 will render more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The younger EX-FS10 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Portrait photography details
Sigma SD10 Portrait photography details
25
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Street photography info
Sigma SD10 Street photography info
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
43
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (950 grams)
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Sports photography camera
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
36
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3MP)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Travel photography features
Sigma SD10 Travel photography features
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
29
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (950g)
low resolution sensor (3MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Landscape photography factors
Sigma SD10 Landscape photography factors
26
manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
focusing manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (1.8 inch)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3MP)
low max ISO (800)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD10 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
9
no video
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Sigma SD10
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Sigma SD10
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Sigma SD10
Type Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2009-01-08 2004-03-19
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 2268 x 1512
Max native ISO 1600 800
Max enhanced ISO - 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.9-7.1 -
Available lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 1.8 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 130k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 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 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 pounds) 950 grams (2.09 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $200 $198