Casio EX-G1 vs Sigma fp

Let's examine more in depth at the Casio EX-G1 and Sigma fp, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and fp (25MP) and the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-G1 was launched 10 years before the fp which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-G1 scores against the fp for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-G1 and Sigma fp. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-G1 Gallery and Sigma fp Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-G1 provides outside measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sigma fp has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-G1 and Sigma fp in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-G1 versus the fp.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-G1 and fp is 94 and 84 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The image below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-G1 and fp.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-G1 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sigma fp will render greater detail utilizing its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-G1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.