Casio EX-FC150 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-FC150 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sigma. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and DP2 Merrill (15MP) and the EX-FC150 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The EX-FC150 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the DP2 Merrill and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FC150 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-FC150 grades versus the DP2 Merrill for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC150 provides outer measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-FC150 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-FC150 against the DP2 Merrill.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC150 and DP2 Merrill is 93 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The graphic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC150 and DP2 Merrill.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-FC150 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will resolve extra detail due to its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older EX-FC150 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.