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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
83
Features
80
Overall
81

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Launched March 2021
  • Succeeded the Sigma fp
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sigma fp L Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Casio EX-FC100 vs Sigma fp L, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and fp L (61MP) and the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) feature different sensor measurements.

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The EX-FC100 was launched 13 years earlier than the fp L and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-FC100 scores vs the fp L in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Sigma fp L

 EX-FC100 fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Casio EX-FC100

 fp L EX-FC100 
LaunchedMarch 2021January 2009Fresher by 148 months
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Sigma fp L

 EX-FC100 fp L 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC100 comes with outer dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sigma fp L has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FC100 and the fp L.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and fp L is 94 and 83 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The graphic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC100 and fp L.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-FC100 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sigma fp L will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 52MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FC100
Portrait photography with Sigma fp L
27
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
89
has manual focus
MP count high (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Street photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
78
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
offers touch to focus
weather sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Sports photography camera
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change focal length (()mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count high (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (240 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Travel photography camera
52
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (9MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
73
weather sealing
offers touch to focus
MP count high (61 megapixels)
terrible battery (240 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography advice
Sigma fp L Landscape photography advice
32
focusing manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7")
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
81
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
MP count high (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FC100
Vlogging with Sigma fp L
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
38
has touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Sigma fp L
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Sigma fp L
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Sigma fp L
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-01-08 2021-03-25
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 61 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3456 x 2592 9520 x 6328
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range () -
Maximum aperture f/3.6-8.5 -
Amount of lenses - 40
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3.2"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 gr (0.34 lbs) 427 gr (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 240 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 BP-51
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $300 $2,499