Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sigma fp L

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Casio EX-ZR10 and Sigma fp L, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Casio and Sigma. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and fp L (61MP) and the EX-ZR10 (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) provide totally different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR10 was manufactured 11 years prior to the fp L which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-ZR10 grades against the fp L with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 & Sigma fp L. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery & Sigma fp L Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR10 enjoys physical measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sigma fp L has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR10 and Sigma fp L in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR10 compared to the fp L.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR10 and fp L is 93 and 83 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The pic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR10 and fp L.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR10 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sigma fp L will produce more detail due to its extra 49 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.