Casio EX-FH25 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-FH25 versus Sigma SD1 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Casio and Sigma. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and SD1 Merrill (15MP) and the EX-FH25 (1/2.3") and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-FH25 was unveiled 21 months prior to the SD1 Merrill which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-FH25 matches up against the SD1 Merrill in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FH25 and Sigma SD1 Merrill. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-FH25 Gallery and Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FH25 features external measurements of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 Merrill has sizing of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FH25 versus Sigma SD1 Merrill in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-FH25 and the SD1 Merrill.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH25 and SD1 Merrill is 69 and 57 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The picture here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH25 and SD1 Merrill.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-FH25 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sigma SD1 Merrill will resolve greater detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH25 is going to be behind in sensor tech.