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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Launched September 2012
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced March 2021
  • Superseded the Sigma fp
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sigma fp L Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sigma fp L, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and fp L (61MP) and the EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) posses different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR1000 was revealed 9 years earlier than the fp L and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-ZR1000 scores against the fp L in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Sigma fp L

 EX-ZR1000 fp L 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 fp L EX-ZR1000 
AnnouncedMarch 2021September 2012More recent by 103 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k461kSharper display (+1639k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sigma fp L

 EX-ZR1000 fp L 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has outside measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Sigma fp L has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sigma fp L in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR1000 vs the fp L.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and fp L is 90 and 83 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR1000 and fp L.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR1000 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sigma fp L will deliver extra detail because of its extra 45MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The older EX-ZR1000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography info
Sigma fp L Portrait photography info
43
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
89
manual focus
fantastic sensor resolution (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography highlights
Sigma fp L Street photography highlights
68
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (255 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
78
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
environment proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography details
Sigma fp L Sports photography details
50
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
great battery power (470 CIPA)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
fantastic sensor resolution (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography highlights
Sigma fp L Travel photography highlights
70
great battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than average (255 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
73
environment proofing
includes focus via touch
fantastic sensor resolution (61MP)
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma fp L Landscape photography highlights
51
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
great battery power (470 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
81
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
fantastic sensor resolution (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma fp L as a Vlogging camera
34
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (255 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
38
touch screen
provides face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sigma fp L
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Sigma fp L
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Sigma fp L
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2012-09-25 2021-03-25
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type 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 16 megapixel 61 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 9520 x 6328
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 40
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, 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 255 gr (0.56 pounds) 427 gr (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 470 images 240 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $572 $2,499