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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma fp

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
75
Features
79
Overall
76

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma fp Key Specs

Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced July 2019
  • Newer Model is Sigma fp L
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma fp Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-Z33 versus Sigma fp, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and fp (25MP) and the EX-Z33 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z33 was released 11 years earlier than the fp which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-Z33 matches up vs the fp for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Sigma fp

 EX-Z33 fp 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Casio EX-Z33

 fp EX-Z33 
AnnouncedJuly 2019August 2009More modern by 120 months
Display sizing3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Sigma fp

 EX-Z33 fp 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z33 enjoys outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 106 grams (0.23 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).

Check out the Casio EX-Z33 versus Sigma fp in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z33 vs the fp.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma fp size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and fp is 97 and 84 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The picture below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z33 and fp.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z33 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sigma fp will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography advice
Sigma fp Portrait photography advice
26
has manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
85
you can focus manually
MP count fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z33
Street photography with Sigma fp
55
lighter than average in class (106g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
77
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
weather proof
great high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z33
Sports photography with Sigma fp
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
MP count fantastic (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z33
Travel photography with Sigma fp
56
lighter than average in class (106 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
78
weather proof
comes with focus via touch
MP count fantastic (25MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography features
Sigma fp Landscape photography features
27
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
MP count fantastic (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z33
Vlogging with Sigma fp
25
lighter than average in class (106 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
37
built-in touchscreen
offers face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Sigma fp
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Sigma fp
General Information
Make Casio Sigma
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Sigma fp
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-08-31 2019-07-11
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 10 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Total lenses - 30
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate - 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.80 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 PCM
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 106 grams (0.23 lbs) 422 grams (0.93 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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 NP-82 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $120 $2,050