Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sigma SD1

Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sigma SD1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Casio and Sigma. The resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is pretty comparable but the EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR100 was manufactured 11 months after the SD1 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-ZR100 matches up vs the SD1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 and Sigma SD1. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery and Sigma SD1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR100 comes with outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 has sizing of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sigma SD1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR100 compared to the SD1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and SD1 is 92 and 77 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The picture below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR100 and SD1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR100 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sigma SD1 will produce more detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR100 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.