Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma DP2s

Below is a extensive overview of the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Sigma DP2s, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR15 was launched 23 months later than the DP2s making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-ZR15 grades vs the DP2s when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 and Sigma DP2s. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery and Sigma DP2s Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR15 comes with physical measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sigma DP2s has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR15 versus the DP2s.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and DP2s is 93 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The photograph here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and DP2s.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR15 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Casio EX-ZR15 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR15 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.