Casio EX-100 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

The following is a extended assessment of the Casio EX-100 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Casio and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is very similar but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-100 was released 23 months after the SD1 Merrill making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-100 matches up against the SD1 Merrill in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-100 & Sigma SD1 Merrill. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-100 Gallery & Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-100 has outside measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 Merrill has specifications of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-100 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-100 versus the SD1 Merrill.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and SD1 Merrill is 83 and 57 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-100 and SD1 Merrill.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-100 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sigma SD1 Merrill will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer EX-100 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.