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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma fp

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
75
Features
79
Overall
76

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma fp Key Specs

Casio EX-Z29
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-113mm (F) lens
  • 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
  • Launched March 2009
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced July 2019
  • New Model is Sigma fp L
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma fp Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-Z29 versus Sigma fp, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Casio and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and fp (25MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and fp (Full frame) use different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z29 was introduced 11 years before the fp and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-Z29 matches up versus the fp in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Sigma fp

 EX-Z29 fp 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Casio EX-Z29

 fp EX-Z29 
AnnouncedJuly 2019March 2009Fresher by 126 months
Screen dimension3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k115kCrisper screen (+1985k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Sigma fp

 EX-Z29 fp 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z29 comes with physical measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sigma fp has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z29 versus Sigma fp in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z29 vs the fp.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma fp size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z29 and fp is 95 and 84 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z29 and fp.

To sum up, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z29 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sigma fp will provide you with greater detail using its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older EX-Z29 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography features
Sigma fp Portrait photography features
26
manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
85
focusing manually
MP count excellent (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography details
Sigma fp Street photography details
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
77
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
weather proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma fp as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
MP count excellent (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z29
Travel photography with Sigma fp
57
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
78
weather proofing
comes with focus by touch
MP count excellent (25 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z29
Landscape photography with Sigma fp
31
manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
82
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
MP count excellent (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging info
Sigma fp Vlogging info
25
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
37
touchscreen enabled
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Sigma fp
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Sigma fp
General Information
Brand Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Sigma fp
Category Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2009-03-03 2019-07-11
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" Full frame
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 38-113mm (3.0x) -
Available lenses - 30
Crop factor 6.3 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 115k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed - 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.80 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 lbs) 422g (0.93 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" 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 ID NP-60 BP-51
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC / SD Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $79 $2,050