Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma fp L

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.

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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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 & Sigma fp L. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery & Sigma fp L Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.