Casio EX-H10 vs Sigma SD1

Let's look much closer at the Casio EX-H10 vs Sigma SD1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Casio and Sigma. The resolution of the EX-H10 (12MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is relatively comparable but the EX-H10 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The EX-H10 was unveiled 15 months before the SD1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-H10 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-H10 scores versus the SD1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H10 and Sigma SD1. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-H10 Gallery and Sigma SD1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H10 has got exterior measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 has proportions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the EX-H10 versus the SD1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H10 and SD1 is 93 and 77 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The image here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H10 and SD1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-H10 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sigma SD1 will produce greater detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged EX-H10 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.