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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma fp

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
75
Features
79
Overall
76

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma fp Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2012
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced July 2019
  • Successor is Sigma fp L
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma fp Overview

Let's look much closer at the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sigma fp, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Casio and Sigma. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and fp (25MP) and the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) enjoy different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR15 was announced 8 years earlier than the fp which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-ZR15 grades against the fp with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Sigma fp

 EX-ZR15 fp 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Casio EX-ZR15

 fp EX-ZR15 
IntroducedJuly 2019January 2012Newer by 91 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k461kCrisper display (+1639k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sigma fp

 EX-ZR15 fp 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR15 has got external measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR15 and the fp.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma fp size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and fp is 93 and 84 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR15 and fp.

Plainly, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR15 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sigma fp will provide you with extra detail with its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR15 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography advice
Sigma fp Portrait photography advice
40
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detect focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
85
manual focus
high megapixels (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography factors
Sigma fp Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
77
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
provides focus by touch
environment sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography features
Sigma fp Sports photography features
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
better than average battery pack (325 CIPA)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
high megapixels (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography features
Sigma fp Travel photography features
67
better than average battery pack (325 shots)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
78
environment sealing
provides focus by touch
high megapixels (25MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Landscape photography with Sigma fp
49
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (325 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
82
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
high megapixels (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging details
Sigma fp Vlogging details
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
37
has touchscreen
supports face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Sigma fp
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Sigma fp
General Information
Make Casio Sigma
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Sigma fp
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2012-01-09 2019-07-11
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus range 2cm -
Total lenses - 30
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.2"
Screen resolution 461k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 grams (0.39 pounds) 422 grams (0.93 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 325 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-110 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $249 $2,050