Casio EX-FS10 vs Sigma SD10
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sigma SD10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FS10 and Sigma SD10. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-FS10 Gallery and Sigma SD10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Sigma SD10
EX-FS10 | SD10 | |||
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Announced | January 2009 | ![]() | March 2004 | More modern by 59 months |
Display sizing | 2.5" | ![]() | 1.8" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 130k | Clearer display (+100k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Casio EX-FS10
SD10 | EX-FS10 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Sigma SD10
EX-FS10 | SD10 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Casio EX-FS10 versus Sigma SD10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 | Sigma SD10 | |
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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 |