Casio EX-S12 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Here is a detailed assessment of the Casio EX-S12 versus Sigma SD1 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Casio and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is very well matched but the EX-S12 (1/2.3") and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The EX-S12 was introduced 4 years earlier than the SD1 Merrill and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-S12 scores versus the SD1 Merrill in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Sigma SD1 Merrill. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S12 offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 Merrill has dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-S12 versus Sigma SD1 Merrill in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-S12 vs the SD1 Merrill.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and SD1 Merrill is 96 and 57 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The visual underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and SD1 Merrill.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-S12 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sigma SD1 Merrill will resolve greater detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older EX-S12 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.