Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sigma DP2

In this article, we are analyzing the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sigma DP2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sigma. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the EX-ZR700 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR700 was manufactured 3 years after the DP2 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-ZR700 matches up vs the DP2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 and Sigma DP2. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR700 has got exterior measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 has sizing 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-ZR700 and Sigma DP2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR700 compared to the DP2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and DP2 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR700 and DP2.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR700 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Casio EX-ZR700 will result in extra detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR700 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.