Casio EX-FC150 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Here is a extensive assessment of the Casio EX-FC150 versus Sigma DP1 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sigma. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and DP1 Merrill (15MP) and the EX-FC150 (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The EX-FC150 was unveiled 3 years before the DP1 Merrill and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FC150 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-FC150 scores vs the DP1 Merrill in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC150 offers outside dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-FC150 versus Sigma DP1 Merrill in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-FC150 vs the DP1 Merrill.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and DP1 Merrill is 93 and 82 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The photograph below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC150 and DP1 Merrill.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-FC150 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will provide more detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older EX-FC150 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.