Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sigma DP2s

Below, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sigma DP2s, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the EX-ZR800 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR800 was released 3 years later than the DP2s and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-ZR800 matches up against the DP2s with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 & Sigma DP2s. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery & Sigma DP2s Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR800 provides external 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 DP2s has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR800 and the DP2s.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR800 and DP2s is 91 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR800 and DP2s.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR800 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Casio EX-ZR800 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR800 should have a benefit in sensor tech.