Casio EX-FH25 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

The following is a comprehensive review of the Casio EX-FH25 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sigma. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and DP3 Merrill (15MP) and the EX-FH25 (1/2.3") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-FH25 was brought out 3 years earlier than the DP3 Merrill which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-FH25 matches up against the DP3 Merrill in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FH25 and Sigma DP3 Merrill. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FH25 Gallery and Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FH25 features outside dimensions of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Sigma DP3 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-FH25 versus the DP3 Merrill.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH25 and DP3 Merrill is 69 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FH25 and DP3 Merrill.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-FH25 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sigma DP3 Merrill will produce greater detail having its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH25 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.