Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sigma DP1x

On this page, we will be matching up the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sigma DP1x, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the EX-ZR700 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR700 was launched 2 years later than the DP1x and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-ZR700 grades versus the DP1x with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 & Sigma DP1x. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery & Sigma DP1x Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR700 has outer dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1x has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR700 vs the DP1x.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and DP1x is 91 and 88 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR700 and DP1x.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR700 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Casio EX-ZR700 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR700 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.