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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released August 2009
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
  • Announced March 2021
  • Old Model is Sigma fp
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma fp L Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma fp L, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Casio and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and fp L (61MP) and the EX-Z33 (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z33 was announced 12 years prior to the fp L which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-Z33 scores versus the fp L for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Sigma fp L

 EX-Z33 fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Casio EX-Z33

 fp L EX-Z33 
AnnouncedMarch 2021August 2009More modern by 140 months
Screen sizing3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution2100k230kSharper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Sigma fp L

 EX-Z33 fp L 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z33 has outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp L has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma fp L 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 are working with at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z33 vs the fp L.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and fp L is 97 and 83 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z33 and fp L.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z33 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sigma fp L will give you more detail with its extra 51 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Portrait photography camera
26
manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
89
you can focus manually
fantastic sensor resolution (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z33
Street photography with Sigma fp L
55
lighter than competition (106g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
78
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
includes touch to focus
weather proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z33
Sports photography with Sigma fp L
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
fantastic sensor resolution (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography features
Sigma fp L Travel photography features
56
lighter than competition (106 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
73
weather proofing
includes touch to focus
fantastic sensor resolution (61MP)
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography features
Sigma fp L Landscape photography features
27
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
81
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
fantastic sensor resolution (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging info
Sigma fp L Vlogging info
25
lighter than competition (106 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
38
has touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Sigma fp L
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Sigma fp L
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sigma
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Sigma fp L
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2009-08-31 2021-03-25
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 10 megapixel 61 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Available lenses - 40
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
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 per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.80 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 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 port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 106 grams (0.23 lb) 427 grams (0.94 lb)
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 life - 240 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-82 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $120 $2,499