Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Here is a in-depth overview of the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sigma DP2 Quattro, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is pretty close but the EX-ZR700 (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR700 was introduced 12 months before the DP2 Quattro and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-ZR700 scores versus the DP2 Quattro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 & Sigma DP2 Quattro. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR700 provides physical measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Quattro has sizing of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR700 and the DP2 Quattro.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and DP2 Quattro is 91 and 70 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The photograph below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR700 and DP2 Quattro.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR700 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will render more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older EX-ZR700 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.