Casio EX-S200 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

The following is a detailed assessment of the Casio EX-S200 versus Sigma DP2 Merrill, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sigma. The resolution of the EX-S200 (14MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is pretty similar but the EX-S200 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The EX-S200 was manufactured 18 months earlier than the DP2 Merrill which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-S200 grades versus the DP2 Merrill in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S200 & Sigma DP2 Merrill. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-S200 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S200 has got physical measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-S200 versus Sigma DP2 Merrill in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-S200 and the DP2 Merrill.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S200 and DP2 Merrill is 96 and 83 respectively.

Often, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S200 and DP2 Merrill.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-S200 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will offer you extra detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-S200 is going to be behind in sensor tech.