Casio EX-H15 vs Sigma fp

Let's look closer at the Casio EX-H15 vs Sigma fp, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Casio and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-H15 (14MP) and fp (25MP) and the EX-H15 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) offer different sensor sizes.

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The EX-H15 was released 10 years before the fp which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-H15 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-H15 matches up versus the fp with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H15 and Sigma fp. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-H15 Gallery and Sigma fp Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H15 features external dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sigma fp has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-H15 vs Sigma fp in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-H15 compared to the fp.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H15 and fp is 93 and 84 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H15 and fp.

Clearly, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-H15 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sigma fp will produce more detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-H15 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.