Casio EX-G1 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

In this article, we are evaluating the Casio EX-G1 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is fairly close but the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The EX-G1 was released 4 years prior to the DP3 Merrill which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-G1 scores vs the DP3 Merrill with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-G1 and Sigma DP3 Merrill. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-G1 Gallery and Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-G1 provides exterior measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP3 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-G1 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-G1 vs the DP3 Merrill.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-G1 and DP3 Merrill is 94 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The image below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-G1 and DP3 Merrill.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-G1 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sigma DP3 Merrill will render more detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-G1 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.