Casio EX-S12 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Let's look more in depth at the Casio EX-S12 versus Sigma DP3 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is relatively comparable but the EX-S12 (1/2.3") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-S12 was released 5 years before the DP3 Merrill and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-S12 matches up vs the DP3 Merrill in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Sigma DP3 Merrill. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S12 offers outer measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sigma DP3 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-S12 versus Sigma DP3 Merrill in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-S12 and the DP3 Merrill.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and DP3 Merrill is 96 and 83 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S12 and DP3 Merrill.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-S12 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sigma DP3 Merrill will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The older EX-S12 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.