Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma SD15

Here is a extensive comparison of the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Sigma SD15, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Casio and Sigma. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR300 was unveiled 2 years later than the SD15 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-ZR300 scores vs the SD15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Sigma SD15. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Sigma SD15 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR300 enjoys exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sigma SD15 has dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Sigma SD15 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR300 versus the SD15.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and SD15 is 92 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The visual here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and SD15.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR300 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Casio EX-ZR300 will show more detail having an extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR300 should have an advantage in sensor technology.