Casio EX-H10 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Below, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-H10 versus Sigma SD1 Merrill, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. The resolution of the EX-H10 (12MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is pretty similar but the EX-H10 (1/2.3") and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The EX-H10 was introduced 3 years before the SD1 Merrill which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-H10 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-H10 matches up against the SD1 Merrill for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H10 & Sigma SD1 Merrill. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H10 Gallery & Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H10 enjoys exterior dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 Merrill has dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-H10 versus Sigma SD1 Merrill in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-H10 vs the SD1 Merrill.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H10 and SD1 Merrill is 93 and 57 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The picture here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H10 and SD1 Merrill.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-H10 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sigma SD1 Merrill will offer more detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged EX-H10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.