Casio EX-100 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Casio EX-100 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. The resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-100 was revealed 2 years later than the DP1 Merrill and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-100 scores vs the DP1 Merrill in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-100 & Sigma DP1 Merrill. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-100 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-100 has physical dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-100 and the DP1 Merrill.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-100 and DP1 Merrill is 83 and 82 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The visual below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-100 and DP1 Merrill.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-100 with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will give you extra detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern EX-100 will have a benefit in sensor technology.