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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma fp

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma fp Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed September 2010
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced July 2019
  • Renewed by Sigma fp L
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma fp Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma fp, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Casio and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and fp (25MP) and the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) have different sensor size.

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The EX-Z16 was manufactured 9 years prior to the fp and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-Z16 scores versus the fp when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Sigma fp

 EX-Z16 fp 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Casio EX-Z16

 fp EX-Z16 
AnnouncedJuly 2019September 2010More recent by 107 months
Display dimensions3.2""Larger display (+3.2")
Display resolution2100k0kClearer display (+2100k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Sigma fp

 EX-Z16 fp 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z16 enjoys exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sigma fp has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma fp in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z16 compared to the fp.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma fp size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z16 and fp is 99 and 84 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z16 and fp.

Clearly, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z16 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sigma fp will produce greater detail due to its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z16 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z16
Portrait photography with Sigma fp
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
85
has manual focus
MP count high (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Street photography camera
Sigma fp as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
77
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch to focus
weather sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z16
Sports photography with Sigma fp
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count high (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography advice
Sigma fp Travel photography advice
53
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
78
weather sealing
comes with touch to focus
MP count high (25MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma fp as a Landscape photography camera
32
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small ( inch)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
83
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
MP count high (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging features
Sigma fp Vlogging features
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (848 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
37
touchscreen enabled
offers face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Sigma fp
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Sigma fp
General Information
Brand Casio Sigma
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Sigma fp
Class Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-09-20 2019-07-11
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 25MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Macro focus range 7cm -
Number of lenses - 30
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size - 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 0k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 848x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 422g (0.93 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - BP-51
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $100 $2,050