Casio EX-S12 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Let's look a little more closely at the Casio EX-S12 versus Sigma DP1 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sigma. The resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is fairly similar but the EX-S12 (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The EX-S12 was manufactured 4 years prior to the DP1 Merrill which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-S12 scores against the DP1 Merrill in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S12 has external measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-S12 versus Sigma DP1 Merrill in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-S12 compared to the DP1 Merrill.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and DP1 Merrill is 96 and 82 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and DP1 Merrill.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-S12 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will offer greater detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.