Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sigma DP1x

Let's look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Sigma DP1x, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sigma. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR1000 was released 2 years after the DP1x which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up against the DP1x when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 & Sigma DP1x. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery & Sigma DP1x Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR1000 offers external measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1x has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR1000 vs the DP1x.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and DP1x is 90 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR1000 and DP1x.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR1000 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Casio EX-ZR1000 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR1000 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.