Casio EX-H10 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Casio EX-H10 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 194g - 102 x 62 x 24mm
- Launched June 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
- Older Model is Sigma DP1 Merrill
- New Model is Sigma DP3 Merrill
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Below, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-H10 versus Sigma DP2 Merrill, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sigma. The image resolution of the EX-H10 (12MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is relatively comparable but the EX-H10 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe EX-H10 was unveiled 3 years before the DP2 Merrill and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-H10 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-H10 matches up versus the DP2 Merrill with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Sigma DP2 Merrill
| EX-H10 | DP2 Merrill |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Casio EX-H10
| DP2 Merrill | EX-H10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2012 |  | June 2009 | Fresher by 32 months |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-H10 and Sigma DP2 Merrill
| EX-H10 | DP2 Merrill | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-H10 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H10 provides outside dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst 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).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-H10 against the DP2 Merrill.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H10 and DP2 Merrill is 93 and 83 respectively.
Casio EX-H10 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H10 and DP2 Merrill.
Clearly, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-H10 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will provide extra detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older EX-H10 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Casio EX-H10 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-H10 | Sigma DP2 Merrill | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Casio | Sigma |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H10 | Sigma DP2 Merrill |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-06-11 | 2012-02-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Dual TRUE II engine |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 24 x 16mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 384.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4704 x 3136 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 50mm (1x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/2.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 7cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | - |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.60 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640x480 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 194 grams (0.43 lbs) | 330 grams (0.73 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 62 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 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-90 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | - |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $300 | $931 |