Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sigma DP2

Here is a complete comparison of the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sigma DP2, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR1000 was revealed 3 years later than the DP2 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-ZR1000 grades vs the DP2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 & Sigma DP2. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR1000 provides outside measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 vs the DP2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and DP2 is 90 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The visual below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR1000 and DP2.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR1000 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Casio EX-ZR1000 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR1000 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.