Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma fp

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma fp, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Sigma. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-S7 (12MP) and fp (25MP) and the EX-S7 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-S7 was launched 10 years prior to the fp which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-S7 scores against the fp in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S7 & Sigma fp. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S7 Gallery & Sigma fp Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-S7 has got outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sigma fp has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-S7 and the fp.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S7 and fp is 96 and 84 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S7 and fp.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-S7 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sigma fp will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 13MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-S7 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.