Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sigma DP1s

Lets look a little more closely at the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Sigma DP1s, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR1000 was announced 3 years later than the DP1s and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-ZR1000 scores against the DP1s in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has got outer measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1s has dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 and the DP1s.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and DP1s is 90 and 90 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR1000 and DP1s.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR1000 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Casio EX-ZR1000 will resolve extra detail with its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR1000 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.