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Casio EX-S12 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Casio EX-S12 vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Casio EX-S12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F2.8-7.9) lens
  • 111g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced March 2021
  • Earlier Model is Sigma fp
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Casio EX-S12 vs Sigma fp L Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-S12 and Sigma fp L, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Casio and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and fp L (61MP) and the EX-S12 (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) come with different sensor measurements.

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The EX-S12 was brought out 13 years before the fp L and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-S12 matches up vs the fp L when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Sigma fp L

 EX-S12 fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Casio EX-S12

 fp L EX-S12 
AnnouncedMarch 2021January 2009More recent by 148 months
Screen sizing3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kClearer screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Sigma fp L

 EX-S12 fp L 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S12 enjoys outside measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp L has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the EX-S12 and the fp L.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and fp L is 96 and 83 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The photograph below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and fp L.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-S12 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sigma fp L will offer you extra detail having its extra 49MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older EX-S12 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography advice
Sigma fp L Portrait photography advice
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
89
you can focus manually
excellent megapixels (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography features
Sigma fp L Street photography features
55
lighter than competitors (111 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
78
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
provides focus by touch
weather proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography features
Sigma fp L Sports photography features
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
excellent megapixels (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (240 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competitors (111 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
73
weather proofing
provides focus by touch
excellent megapixels (61 megapixels)
bad battery (240 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography information
Sigma fp L Landscape photography information
27
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
81
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
excellent megapixels (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging details
Sigma fp L Vlogging details
25
lighter than competitors (111 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
38
has touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Casio EX-S12 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Sigma fp L
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Sigma fp L
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Sigma fp L
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2009-01-08 2021-03-25
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 61 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 9520 x 6328
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-7.9 -
Total lenses - 40
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 111 gr (0.24 lb) 427 gr (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-60 BP-51
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $119 $2,499