Casio EX-FH100 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

On this page, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-FH100 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and DP2 Merrill (15MP) and the EX-FH100 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-FH100 was introduced 20 months prior to the DP2 Merrill which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FH100 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-FH100 scores against the DP2 Merrill with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FH100 and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-FH100 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FH100 features exterior dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Merrill has sizing of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-FH100 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-FH100 against the DP2 Merrill.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH100 and DP2 Merrill is 92 and 83 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FH100 and DP2 Merrill.

As you can see, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-FH100 with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will offer extra detail using its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.