Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Sigma DP2 Quattro, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sigma. The resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is pretty close but the EX-ZR800 (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR800 was revealed 6 months earlier than the DP2 Quattro so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-ZR800 scores versus the DP2 Quattro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 and Sigma DP2 Quattro. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR800 provides outside dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Quattro has measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Sigma DP2 Quattro in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR800 against the DP2 Quattro.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR800 and DP2 Quattro is 91 and 70 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The image below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR800 and DP2 Quattro.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR800 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will provide you with more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively.