Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sigma DP2s

The following is a in depth overview of the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Sigma DP2s, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sigma. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR100 was introduced 18 months after the DP2s which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-ZR100 grades vs the DP2s when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 and Sigma DP2s. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery and Sigma DP2s Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR100 offers outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2s 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).

Check the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Sigma DP2s in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR100 compared to the DP2s.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and DP2s is 92 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The image underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR100 and DP2s.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR100 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Casio EX-ZR100 will produce more detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR100 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.