Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sigma fp

Lets look much closer at the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sigma fp, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and fp (25MP) and the EX-ZR800 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR800 was revealed 7 years before the fp and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-ZR800 scores versus the fp in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 & Sigma fp. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery & Sigma fp Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR800 offers outside dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sigma fp has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR800 compared to the fp.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR800 and fp is 91 and 84 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR800 and fp.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR800 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sigma fp will provide more detail because of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-ZR800 will be behind in sensor technology.