Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sigma fp

The following is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sigma fp, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and fp (25MP) and the EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR100 was brought out 9 years before the fp which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-ZR100 grades vs the fp with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 & Sigma fp. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery & Sigma fp Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR100 features external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sigma fp has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR100 and the fp.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and fp is 92 and 84 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The pic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR100 and fp.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR100 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sigma fp will give greater detail having its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.