Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sigma DP1x

The following is a detailed review of the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Sigma DP1x, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sigma. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the EX-ZR800 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR800 was launched 3 years after the DP1x which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-ZR800 matches up against the DP1x in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 and Sigma DP1x. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery and Sigma DP1x Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR800 features outside measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1x has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Sigma DP1x in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR800 vs the DP1x.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR800 and DP1x is 91 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The pic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR800 and DP1x.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR800 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Casio EX-ZR800 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR800 provides a benefit in sensor technology.