Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sigma SD14

Its time to examine more closely at the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Sigma SD14, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the EX-ZR800 (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR800 was revealed 6 years later than the SD14 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-ZR800 scores versus the SD14 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 & Sigma SD14. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery & Sigma SD14 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR800 features outside dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sigma SD14 has proportions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Sigma SD14 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR800 against the SD14.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR800 and SD14 is 91 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR800 and SD14.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR800 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Casio EX-ZR800 will give extra detail because of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR800 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.