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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise 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-ZR100 vs Sigma fp L Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sigma fp L, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Casio and Sigma. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and fp L (61MP) and the EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) boast different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR100 was brought out 10 years earlier than the fp L which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-ZR100 grades versus the fp L with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Sigma fp L

 EX-ZR100 fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Casio EX-ZR100

 fp L EX-ZR100 
AnnouncedMarch 2021July 2011More modern by 117 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k461kSharper screen (+1639k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sigma fp L

 EX-ZR100 fp L 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR100 features outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp L has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sigma fp L in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR100 compared to the fp L.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and fp L is 92 and 83 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR100 and fp L.

All in all, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR100 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sigma fp L will deliver greater detail having its extra 49MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography info
Sigma fp L Portrait photography info
29
manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
89
focusing manually
MP count excellent (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Street photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
78
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
has touch focus
environment proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography factors
Sigma fp L Sports photography factors
46
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max frames per second (40.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count excellent (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
not so great battery (240 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography info
Sigma fp L Travel photography info
63
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
73
environment proofing
has touch focus
MP count excellent (61 megapixels)
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Landscape photography with Sigma fp L
43
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
MP count excellent (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
no image stabilization
not so great battery (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR100
Vlogging with Sigma fp L
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
38
touch screen
has face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Sigma fp L
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Sigma fp L
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Sigma fp L
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2011-07-19 2021-03-25
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 61 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 9520 x 6328
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Available lenses - 40
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 40.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 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 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 grams (0.45 lbs) 427 grams (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $300 $2,499