Casio EX-FS10 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill
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![Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-FS10/Casio-EX-FS10-front.jpg)
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-114mm (F3.9-7.1) lens
- 121g - 102 x 55 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 640 x 480 video
- 50mm (F2.8) lens
- 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
- Launched February 2012
- Earlier Model is Sigma DP1 Merrill
- Newer Model is Sigma DP3 Merrill
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Overview
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.
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Sigma DP2 Merrill
EX-FS10 | DP2 Merrill |
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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Casio EX-FS10
DP2 Merrill | EX-FS10 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 37 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Sigma DP2 Merrill
EX-FS10 | DP2 Merrill | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Casio EX-FS10 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Casio EX-FS10 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill size comparison Casio EX-FS10 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-FS10-vs-Sigma-DP2-Merrill-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FS10 and DP2 Merrill is 96 and 83 respectively.
![Casio EX-FS10 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill top view buttons comparison Casio EX-FS10 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-FS10-vs-Sigma-DP2-Merrill-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Casio EX-FS10 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Sensor Comparison
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.
![Casio EX-FS10 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill sensor size comparison Casio EX-FS10 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-FS10-vs-Sigma-DP2-Merrill-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-FS10 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-FS10 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-FS10 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-FS10-vs-Sigma-DP2-Merrill-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 | Sigma DP2 Merrill | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Sigma |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FS10 | Sigma DP2 Merrill |
Type | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-01-08 | 2012-02-08 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Dual TRUE II engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 24 x 16mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 384.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4704 x 3136 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 50mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-7.1 | f/2.8 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1s | - |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1250s | - |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | - | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) | 640x480 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 121 gr (0.27 lb) | 330 gr (0.73 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NP-80 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $200 | $931 |