Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma DP1s

Lets take a closer look at the Casio EX-Z800 versus Sigma DP1s, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the EX-Z800 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z800 was unveiled 11 months later than the DP1s and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-Z800 scores against the DP1s in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z800 and Sigma DP1s. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z800 Gallery and Sigma DP1s Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z800 has got physical dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sigma DP1s has dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z800 versus Sigma DP1s in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z800 against the DP1s.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z800 and DP1s is 96 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The photograph here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z800 and DP1s.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z800 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Casio EX-Z800 will provide greater detail having an extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern EX-Z800 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.