Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sigma DP2

Its time to look closer at the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sigma DP2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the EX-ZR800 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR800 was released 3 years later than the DP2 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-ZR800 grades versus the DP2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 and Sigma DP2. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR800 provides physical 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 DP2 has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sigma DP2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR800 against the DP2.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR800 and DP2 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The visual underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR800 and DP2.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR800 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Casio EX-ZR800 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR800 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.