Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sigma DP2s

Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sigma DP2s, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR400 was introduced 2 years after the DP2s which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-ZR400 matches up versus the DP2s when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 & Sigma DP2s. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery & Sigma DP2s Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 features exterior dimensions 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 DP2s has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR400 against the DP2s.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and DP2s is 92 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and DP2s.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR400 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Casio EX-ZR400 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR400 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.