Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sigma. The image resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is very similar but the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR400 was revealed 12 months before the DP2 Quattro which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-ZR400 scores versus the DP2 Quattro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 & Sigma DP2 Quattro. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 offers outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Quattro has measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR400 against the DP2 Quattro.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and DP2 Quattro is 92 and 70 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and DP2 Quattro.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR400 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will deliver more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older EX-ZR400 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.