Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sigma DP2x

Its time to take a closer look at the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sigma DP2x, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sigma. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the EX-ZR800 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR800 was announced 2 years after the DP2x which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZR800 grades vs the DP2x in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 & Sigma DP2x. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery & Sigma DP2x Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR800 provides physical measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sigma DP2x in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR800 vs the DP2x.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and DP2x is 91 and 86 respectively.

Usually, its tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR800 and DP2x.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR800 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Casio EX-ZR800 will provide greater detail with its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR800 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.