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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced August 2009
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced March 2021
  • Replaced the Sigma fp
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma fp L Overview

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma fp L, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and fp L (61MP) and the EX-Z450 (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z450 was brought out 12 years earlier than the fp L which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-Z450 matches up vs the fp L with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Sigma fp L

 EX-Z450 fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Casio EX-Z450

 fp L EX-Z450 
AnnouncedMarch 2021August 2009More modern by 141 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Sigma fp L

 EX-Z450 fp L 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z450 has outside measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sigma fp L has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma fp L in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z450 versus the fp L.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and fp L is 96 and 83 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z450 and fp L.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z450 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sigma fp L will provide you with extra detail having its extra 49MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography features
Sigma fp L Portrait photography features
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
89
you can focus manually
megapixel count amazing (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography details
Sigma fp L Street photography details
55
lighter than competition (128g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
78
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
features touch to focus
environment proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography advice
Sigma fp L Sports photography advice
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
megapixel count amazing (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition (128 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
73
environment proofing
features touch to focus
megapixel count amazing (61 megapixels)
low battery pack (240 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography details
Sigma fp L Landscape photography details
36
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
81
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
megapixel count amazing (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging information
Sigma fp L Vlogging information
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (128 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
38
touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Sigma fp L
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Sigma fp L
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sigma
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Sigma fp L
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2009-08-18 2021-03-25
Body design 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 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 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 4000 x 3000 9520 x 6328
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.8 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Number of lenses - 40
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.2"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 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 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 grams (0.28 lbs) 427 grams (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" 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 life - 240 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Launch price $229 $2,499