Casio EX-FH100 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Casio EX-FH100 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and DP1 Merrill (15MP) and the EX-FH100 (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The EX-FH100 was launched 20 months before the DP1 Merrill which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FH100 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-FH100 grades vs the DP1 Merrill in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FH100 and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-FH100 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FH100 features outside measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 Merrill has sizing of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-FH100 against the DP1 Merrill.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH100 and DP1 Merrill is 92 and 82 respectively.

Normally, its hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The picture below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH100 and DP1 Merrill.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-FH100 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will result in more detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH100 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.