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Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
83
Features
80
Overall
81

Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released February 2010
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed March 2021
  • Superseded the Sigma fp
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Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma fp L Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-S7 versus Sigma fp L, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Casio and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-S7 (12MP) and fp L (61MP) and the EX-S7 (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The EX-S7 was released 12 years before the fp L which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-S7 scores vs the fp L in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Sigma fp L

 EX-S7 fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Casio EX-S7

 fp L EX-S7 
RevealedMarch 2021February 2010More modern by 135 months
Screen sizing3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kCrisper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Sigma fp L

 EX-S7 fp L 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S7 has got exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sigma fp L has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-S7 versus Sigma fp L in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-S7 against the fp L.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S7 and fp L is 96 and 83 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S7 and fp L.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-S7 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sigma fp L will show extra detail as a result of its extra 49 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged EX-S7 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
89
you can focus manually
megapixel count fantastic (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Street photography features
Sigma fp L Street photography features
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
78
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
supports touch focus
environment proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
megapixel count fantastic (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (240 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Travel photography info
Sigma fp L Travel photography info
52
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
73
environment proofing
supports touch focus
megapixel count fantastic (61 megapixels)
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S7
Landscape photography with Sigma fp L
28
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
81
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
megapixel count fantastic (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Vlogging factors
Sigma fp L Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
38
screen is touchscreen
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Sigma fp L
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Sigma fp L
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S7 Sigma fp L
Category Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2010-02-21 2021-03-25
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 61MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 9520 x 6328
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Total lenses - 40
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 pounds) 427g (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $140 $2,499