Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Here, we are contrasting the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sigma DP2 Quattro, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. The resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR300 was introduced 21 months before the DP2 Quattro making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZR300 matches up vs the DP2 Quattro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Sigma DP2 Quattro. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR300 comes with outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Quattro has dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sigma DP2 Quattro in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR300 versus the DP2 Quattro.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and DP2 Quattro is 92 and 70 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and DP2 Quattro.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR300 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-ZR300 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.