Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sigma DP1

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sigma DP1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sigma. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR1000 was brought out 4 years after the DP1 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-ZR1000 grades vs the DP1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 & Sigma DP1. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR1000 comes with outside dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 vs the DP1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and DP1 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR1000 and DP1.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR1000 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Casio EX-ZR1000 will deliver extra detail having its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR1000 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.