Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sigma fp

Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sigma fp, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and fp (25MP) and the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR400 was unveiled 7 years prior to the fp and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR400 grades vs the fp in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 & Sigma fp. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery & Sigma fp Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR400 features outside measurements 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 sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR400 and the fp.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and fp is 92 and 84 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The graphic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and fp.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR400 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sigma fp will offer extra detail having an extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older EX-ZR400 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.