Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sigma DP2

On this page, we are matching up the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sigma DP2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sigma. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR400 was introduced 3 years later than the DP2 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-ZR400 matches up against the DP2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 and Sigma DP2. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 provides outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while 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).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sigma DP2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR400 and the DP2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and DP2 is 92 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and DP2.

Clearly, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR400 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Casio EX-ZR400 will give greater detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR400 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.