Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Below, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sigma DP2 Quattro, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is pretty well matched but the EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR1000 was brought out 16 months earlier than the DP2 Quattro which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up vs the DP2 Quattro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 & Sigma DP2 Quattro. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR1000 provides 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) while the Sigma DP2 Quattro has specifications of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR1000 and the DP2 Quattro.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and DP2 Quattro is 90 and 70 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR1000 and DP2 Quattro.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR1000 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will resolve extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR1000 is going to be behind in sensor tech.