Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sigma DP2x

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sigma DP2x, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sigma. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the EX-ZR10 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR10 was released 4 months earlier than the DP2x which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-ZR10 scores against the DP2x in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 and Sigma DP2x. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery and Sigma DP2x Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR10 provides exterior measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sigma DP2x has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sigma DP2x in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR10 and the DP2x.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR10 and DP2x is 93 and 86 respectively.

Normally, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR10 and DP2x.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR10 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Casio EX-ZR10 will show more detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively.