Casio EX-FC100 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Here is a detailed overview of the Casio EX-FC100 and Sigma DP2 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sigma. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and DP2 Merrill (15MP) and the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The EX-FC100 was brought out 4 years prior to the DP2 Merrill and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-FC100 scores against the DP2 Merrill in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC100 offers exterior measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Merrill has sizing of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-FC100 vs the DP2 Merrill.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and DP2 Merrill is 94 and 83 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The photograph here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC100 and DP2 Merrill.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-FC100 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will give you more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.