Casio EX-Z550 vs Sigma fp L

Let's look closer at the Casio EX-Z550 and Sigma fp L, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and fp L (61MP) and the EX-Z550 (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z550 was announced 12 years earlier than the fp L which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-Z550 grades versus the fp L in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 & Sigma fp L. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery & Sigma fp L Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z550 comes with exterior dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sigma fp L has specifications 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z550 compared to the fp L.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and fp L is 95 and 83 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z550 and fp L.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z550 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sigma fp L will offer you greater detail with its extra 47 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z550 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.