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Casio EX-S200 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
 
Sigma DP2 Merrill front
Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46

Casio EX-S200 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Key Specs

Casio EX-S200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
  • Launched August 2010
Sigma DP2 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 50mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP1 Merrill
  • Later Model is Sigma DP3 Merrill
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Casio EX-S200 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Sigma DP2 Merrill

 EX-S200 DP2 Merrill 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Casio EX-S200

 DP2 Merrill EX-S200 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012August 2010Newer by 18 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Sigma DP2 Merrill

 EX-S200 DP2 Merrill 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-S200 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-S200 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill size comparison

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

Casio EX-S200 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Sensor Comparison

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.

Casio EX-S200 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S200 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Portrait photography info
Sigma DP2 Merrill Portrait photography info
35
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
73
focusing manually
MP count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Street photography details
Sigma DP2 Merrill Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
65
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Sports photography information
Sigma DP2 Merrill Sports photography information
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
MP count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S200 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP2 Merrill as a Travel photography camera
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
54
MP count good (15MP)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S200
Landscape photography with Sigma DP2 Merrill
42
manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
55
focusing manually
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S200 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2 Merrill as a Vlogging camera
29
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone support
22
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic support
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Casio EX-S200 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S200 and Sigma DP2 Merrill
 Casio Exilim EX-S200Sigma DP2 Merrill
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sigma
Model Casio Exilim EX-S200 Sigma DP2 Merrill
Category Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-08-03 2012-02-08
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 Dual TRUE II engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4704 x 3136
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 50 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 50mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.8
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640x480
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 132g (0.29 pounds) 330g (0.73 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-120 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $931