Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sigma fp

Following is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sigma fp, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZS10 (14MP) and fp (25MP) and the EX-ZS10 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZS10 was unveiled 9 years earlier than the fp which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZS10 matches up versus the fp in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 and Sigma fp. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZS10 Gallery and Sigma fp Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZS10 provides exterior dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sigma fp in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZS10 against the fp.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS10 and fp is 99 and 84 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZS10 and fp.

As you can see, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZS10 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sigma fp will offer greater detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZS10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.