Sigma sd Quattro H vs Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      Sigma sd Quattro H

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sigma sd Quattro H and the Casio Exilim EX-FC100, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Sigma sd Quattro H was introduced in February 2016 and Casio Exilim EX-FC100 was introduced in January 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sigma sd Quattro H Highlights

      • 44.8 MP APS-H CMOS (Foveon X3) Sensor
      • No Optical Low-pass Filter
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • 3.0" 1,620k dot Fixed Screen
      • 2,360k dot Electronic Viewfinder
      • 3.8 fps Continuous Shooting
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Highlights

      • 9 MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Sigma sd Quattro H
      4. Advantage of Casio Exilim EX-FC100
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Sigma sd Quattro H and Casio Exilim EX-FC100.

      PROS

      Sigma sd Quattro H

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      •   High Resolution Sensor - 44.8 Megapixel
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz)

      CONS

      Sigma sd Quattro H

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      •   No Video Capture
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.8 fps
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 9 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Sigma sd Quattro H

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   -1 EV Min AF Detection
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Weight - 635 g (1.40 lb / 22.4 oz)
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Sigma sd Quattro H

      Sigma sd Quattro H
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sigma sd Quattro H over Casio Exilim EX-FC100.

      Sigma sd Quattro H vs Casio Exilim EX-FC100
      Larger Sensor APS-H vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 44.8 Megapixel vs 9 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 6200 x 4152 vs 3456 x 2592
      RAW Support vs
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Higher Resolution Screen 1,620k dot vs 230k dot
      Viewfinder Electronic vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 1 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/1000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Higher USB Speed USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) vs USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini vs
      Environmental Sealing vs

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Sigma sd Quattro H.

      Canon N100
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.1 MP

      Leica M11 Monochrom
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      Full Frame

      60.3 MP

      Nikon D7500
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Canon A1400
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Samsung NX500
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      APS-C

      28.2 MP

      Panasonic L1
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      Micro Four Thirds

      7 MP

      Olympus E-3
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      Micro Four Thirds

      10.0 MP

      Panasonic GF3
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12 MP

      Panasonic ZS200
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      1-inch

      20.1 MP

      Panasonic L10
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      Micro Four Thirds

      10.0 MP

      Panasonic GX1
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16 MP

      Samsung NX100
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      APS-C

      15 MP

      Advantage of Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      Casio EX-FC100
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Casio Exilim EX-FC100 over Sigma sd Quattro H.

      Sigma sd Quattro H vs Casio Exilim EX-FC100
      Video Capture vs
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 1,600
      Image Stabilization vs
      Built-in Flash vs
      Speaker vs Mono
      Built-in Microphone vs Stereo
      Lighter 635 g (1.40 lb / 22.4 oz) vs 156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Casio Exilim EX-FC100.

      Nikon B500
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon D3200
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon D200
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Olympus E-410
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      Micro Four Thirds

      10.0 MP

      Nikon D4
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      Full Frame

      16.2 MP

      Kodak Z981
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      1/2.33-inch

      14 MP

      Sony a7CR
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      Full Frame

      60.2 MP

      Sony a6700
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      APS-C

      26.0 MP

      Canon SX20 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Sony DSLR-A350
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Canon SX30 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Olympus OM-D E-M1X
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.4 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Sigma sd Quattro H Casio Exilim EX-FC100
        Live View Autofocus
      WEAKNESSES Sigma sd Quattro H Casio Exilim EX-FC100
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Sigma sd Quattro H has a 3.0" screen with 1,620k dot resolution and Casio Exilim EX-FC100 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Electronic Viewfinder on Sigma sd Quattro H

      Sigma sd Quattro H has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,360k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage and 1.09x (0.84x 35mm equivalent) magnification. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Casio Exilim EX-FC100.

      Sensor

      Sigma sd Quattro H features a 44.8 megapixel APS-H CMOS (Foveon X3) sensor with dimensions of 26.6 x 17.9 mm and a total area of 476.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400. Casio Exilim EX-FC100 features a 9 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      Sigma sd Quattro H is equipped with Dual TRUE III processor and can take pictures up to 6200 x 4152 resolution. Casio Exilim EX-FC100 can take pictures up to 3456 x 2592 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3456 x 2304, 3456 x 1944, 2816 x 2112, 2304 x 1728, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      No Low-Pass Filter on Sigma sd Quattro H

      There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on Sigma sd Quattro H. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.

      Image Stabilization on Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Sigma sd Quattro H comes with BP-61 battery pack and Casio Exilim EX-FC100 comes with NP-40 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Sigma sd Quattro H has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Casio Exilim EX-FC100 has a single SDHC Memory Card/SD Memory Card/Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Sigma sd Quattro H, and up to 1/1000 sec on Casio Exilim EX-FC100. Sigma sd Quattro H can shoot continuously up to 3.8 fps.


      Focusing

      Sigma sd Quattro H has 9 focusing points and Casio Exilim EX-FC100 has . Sigma sd Quattro H has detection range from -1 to +18 EV.


      Exposure

      Exposure meterings of Sigma sd Quattro H ranges from 0 to +17 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range on Sigma sd Quattro H and ±2 range on Casio Exilim EX-FC100. You can also do exposure lock, exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Sigma sd Quattro H and exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Casio Exilim EX-FC100.


      Flash

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100 has a built-in flash. Sigma sd Quattro H has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe or PC Terminal. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/180 sec on Sigma sd Quattro H.

      Physical Parameters

      Sigma sd Quattro H body has dimensions of 147 x 95 x 91 mm (5.79 x 3.74 x 3.58") and Casio Exilim EX-FC100 body has dimensions of 100 x 59 x 23 mm (3.94 x 2.32 x 0.91"). Sigma sd Quattro H weighs 635 g (1.40 lb / 22.4 oz) and Casio Exilim EX-FC100 weighs 156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz).

      Sigma sd Quattro H

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      147 mm

      95 mm

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      100 mm

      59 mm

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      Size comparisons of Sigma sd Quattro H and Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      Sigma sd Quattro H and Casio Exilim EX-FC100 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Sigma sd Quattro H

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      GOOD
      80
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sigma sd Quattro H

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      GOOD
      70
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.8 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Sigma sd Quattro H

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.8 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Sigma sd Quattro H

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      GOOD
      79
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Sigma sd Quattro H

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      GOOD
      81
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 635 g (1.40 lb / 22.4 oz)
      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Sigma sd Quattro H

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      GOOD
      84
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 635 g (1.40 lb / 22.4 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sigma sd Quattro H and Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and give them scores of 65 and 53 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Sigma sd Quattro H

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      OVERALL
      65
      OVERALL
      53

      Sensor

      Sigma sd Quattro H

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   High Resolution Sensor - 44.8 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      49
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 9 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Sigma sd Quattro H

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.8 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Sigma sd Quattro H

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Sigma sd Quattro H

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   -1 EV Min AF Detection
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sigma sd Quattro H

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      GOOD
      72
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Sigma sd Quattro H

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      52
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Sigma sd Quattro H

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      GOOD
      79
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 635 g (1.40 lb / 22.4 oz)
      POOR
      54
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz)


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