Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Let's take a deeper look at the Casio EX-Z450 and Sigma DP2 Quattro, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the EX-Z450 (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z450 was released 5 years before the DP2 Quattro which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-Z450 grades versus the DP2 Quattro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 & Sigma DP2 Quattro. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z450 has got exterior dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Quattro has dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z450 vs the DP2 Quattro.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and DP2 Quattro is 96 and 70 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z450 and DP2 Quattro.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z450 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will result in more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.