Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma DP2

The following is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sigma DP2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sigma. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR15 was manufactured 2 years after the DP2 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-ZR15 grades against the DP2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 and Sigma DP2. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR15 has exterior measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sigma DP2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR15 vs the DP2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and DP2 is 93 and 86 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The picture below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and DP2.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR15 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Casio EX-ZR15 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR15 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.