Casio EX-Z550 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Below is a extended comparison of the Casio EX-Z550 versus Sigma DP2 Quattro, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sigma. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the EX-Z550 (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z550 was brought out 5 years prior to the DP2 Quattro and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-Z550 matches up versus the DP2 Quattro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 and Sigma DP2 Quattro. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z550 features outside measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Quattro has sizing of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z550 versus Sigma DP2 Quattro in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z550 and the DP2 Quattro.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and DP2 Quattro is 95 and 70 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z550 and DP2 Quattro.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z550 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will give you extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older EX-Z550 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.