Casio EX-FH25 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Here, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-FH25 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and DP1 Merrill (15MP) and the EX-FH25 (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-FH25 was launched 19 months prior to the DP1 Merrill which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-FH25 matches up versus the DP1 Merrill when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FH25 and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FH25 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FH25 has outside dimensions of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-FH25 vs the DP1 Merrill.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH25 and DP1 Merrill is 69 and 82 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FH25 and DP1 Merrill.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-FH25 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-FH25 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.