Casio EX-100 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Below is a extended review of the Casio EX-100 versus Sigma DP2 Merrill, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sigma. The resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is fairly comparable but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The EX-100 was brought out 2 years later than the DP2 Merrill and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-100 scores against the DP2 Merrill for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-100 & Sigma DP2 Merrill. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-100 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-100 enjoys external measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-100 against the DP2 Merrill.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and DP2 Merrill is 83 and 83 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The photograph below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-100 and DP2 Merrill.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-100 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will provide more detail having its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern EX-100 will have a benefit in sensor tech.