Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sigma DP1s

Here is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Sigma DP1s, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the EX-ZR800 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR800 was introduced 3 years later than the DP1s and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-ZR800 matches up vs the DP1s when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 and Sigma DP1s. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery and Sigma DP1s Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR800 provides outer measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sigma DP1s has proportions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Sigma DP1s in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR800 compared to the DP1s.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR800 and DP1s is 91 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR800 and DP1s.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR800 using its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Casio EX-ZR800 will render more detail using its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR800 will have an edge in sensor tech.