Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sigma DP2x

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sigma DP2x, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR400 was launched 2 years later than the DP2x and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-ZR400 scores against the DP2x in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR400 has got physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sigma DP2x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR400 compared to the DP2x.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and DP2x is 92 and 86 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The graphic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and DP2x.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR400 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Casio EX-ZR400 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR400 provides an advantage in sensor technology.