Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sigma DP1

In this write-up, we are looking at the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sigma DP1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR400 was launched 4 years after the DP1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZR400 matches up versus the DP1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 and Sigma DP1. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR400 has exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR400 vs the DP1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and DP1 is 92 and 87 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR400 and DP1.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR400 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Casio EX-ZR400 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR400 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.