Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sigma SD15

Here, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Sigma SD15, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Casio and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the EX-ZR800 (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR800 was launched 3 years after the SD15 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZR800 grades vs the SD15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 and Sigma SD15. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery and Sigma SD15 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR800 has external dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD15 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Sigma SD15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR800 and the SD15.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR800 and SD15 is 91 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The pic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR800 and SD15.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR800 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Casio EX-ZR800 will give more detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR800 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.