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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
83
Features
80
Overall
81

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Casio EX-Z29
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-113mm (F) lens
  • 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
  • Released March 2009
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced March 2021
  • Superseded the Sigma fp
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma fp L Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Casio EX-Z29 and Sigma fp L, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Casio and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and fp L (61MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and fp L (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z29 was brought out 13 years prior to the fp L and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-Z29 grades vs the fp L when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Sigma fp L

 EX-Z29 fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Casio EX-Z29

 fp L EX-Z29 
AnnouncedMarch 2021March 2009Fresher by 146 months
Display size3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k115kClearer display (+1985k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Sigma fp L

 EX-Z29 fp L 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z29 has got outer 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 L has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z29 compared to the fp L.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z29 and fp L is 95 and 83 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The visual below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z29 and fp L.

All in all, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z29 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sigma fp L will result in greater detail having its extra 51 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older EX-Z29 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography details
Sigma fp L Portrait photography details
26
manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
89
focusing manually
great MP (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography details
Sigma fp L Street photography details
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
78
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus by touch
environment sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z29
Sports photography with Sigma fp L
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect AF
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
great MP (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Travel photography camera
57
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
73
environment sealing
supports focus by touch
great MP (61 megapixels)
not so great battery life (240 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Landscape photography camera
31
manual focus
great max aperture (f)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
great MP (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z29
Vlogging with Sigma fp L
25
great max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (38mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
38
touch screen
provides face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Sigma fp L
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Sigma fp L
General Information
Company Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Sigma fp L
Class Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2009-03-03 2021-03-25
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 61 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 9520 x 6328
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 38-113mm (3.0x) -
Available lenses - 40
Focal length multiplier 6.3 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 115k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 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 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 427 gr (0.94 pounds)
Physical 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 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 shots
Battery style - 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 recording
Storage type SDHC / SD Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $79 $2,499