Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma fp
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma fp Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Launched May 2012
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
- Released July 2019
- Replacement is Sigma fp L
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Lets look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma fp, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and fp (25MP) and the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe EX-ZR300 was introduced 8 years earlier than the fp and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-ZR300 scores versus the fp with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Sigma fp. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Sigma fp Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Sigma fp
| EX-ZR300 | fp |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Casio EX-ZR300
| fp | EX-ZR300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2019 |  | May 2012 | More recent by 86 months |
| Screen sizing | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 2100k |  | 461k | Sharper screen (+1639k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sigma fp
| EX-ZR300 | fp | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR300 has outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sigma fp has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma fp in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR300 vs the fp.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and fp is 92 and 84 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and fp.
Clearly, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR300 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sigma fp will resolve greater detail using its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older EX-ZR300 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma fp Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Sigma fp | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Casio | Sigma |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Sigma fp |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2012-05-22 | 2019-07-11 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Exilim Engine HS | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 858.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 25 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Min boosted ISO | - | 6 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 49 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Leica L |
| Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 30 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
| Display resolution | 461k dot | 2,100k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 12.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.70 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | no built-in flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB 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 (15, 30 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 PCM |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | No |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 205 grams (0.45 pounds) | 422 grams (0.93 pounds) |
| 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 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 | 500 photos | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NP-130 | BP-51 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 wec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $329 | $2,050 |