Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma fp L

Below, we are looking at the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma fp L, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Casio and Sigma. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and fp L (61MP) and the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR15 was revealed 10 years prior to the fp L and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZR15 matches up versus the fp L with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 & Sigma fp L. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery & Sigma fp L Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR15 has outer measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sigma fp L has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR15 compared to the fp L.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and fp L is 93 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and fp L.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR15 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sigma fp L will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 45 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older EX-ZR15 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.