Casio EX-FS10 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Here, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-FS10 and Sigma DP2 Merrill, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and DP2 Merrill (15MP) and the EX-FS10 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-FS10 was brought out 4 years earlier than the DP2 Merrill and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-FS10 grades versus the DP2 Merrill with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FS10 & Sigma DP2 Merrill. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-FS10 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FS10 provides exterior dimensions of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Merrill has sizing of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

See the Casio EX-FS10 and Sigma DP2 Merrill in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-FS10 compared to the DP2 Merrill.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FS10 and DP2 Merrill is 96 and 83 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FS10 and DP2 Merrill.

To sum up, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-FS10 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will offer you more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-FS10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.