Casio EX-G1 vs Sigma fp L

Lets take a closer look at the Casio EX-G1 and Sigma fp L, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and fp L (61MP) and the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) feature different sensor measurements.

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The EX-G1 was announced 12 years prior to the fp L and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-G1 scores versus the fp L with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-G1 & Sigma fp L. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-G1 Gallery & Sigma fp L Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-G1 has got external dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") having a weight of 154 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") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-G1 and Sigma fp L in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-G1 and the fp L.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-G1 and fp L is 94 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-G1 and fp L.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-G1 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sigma fp L will offer you more detail with its extra 49 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older EX-G1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.