Casio EX-FC100 vs Sigma fp L

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Sigma fp L. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Sigma fp L Gallery.

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).

Check the Casio EX-FC100 vs Sigma fp L in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.