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Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Sigma DP3 Merrill front
Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46

Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Key Specs

Casio EX-S5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
Sigma DP3 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 75mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Casio EX-S5 and Sigma DP3 Merrill, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sigma. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and DP3 Merrill (15MP) and the EX-S5 (1/2.3") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The EX-S5 was launched 5 years earlier than the DP3 Merrill and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-S5 matches up against the DP3 Merrill when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Sigma DP3 Merrill

 EX-S5 DP3 Merrill 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP3 Merrill over the Casio EX-S5

 DP3 Merrill EX-S5 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 48 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k115kCrisper display (+805k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Sigma DP3 Merrill

 EX-S5 DP3 Merrill 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S5 features external dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP3 Merrill has sizing of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

See the Casio EX-S5 and Sigma DP3 Merrill in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-S5 compared to the DP3 Merrill.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S5 and DP3 Merrill is 97 and 83 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S5 and DP3 Merrill.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-S5 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sigma DP3 Merrill will show greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older EX-S5 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP3 Merrill as a Portrait photography camera
25
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
73
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP3 Merrill as a Street photography camera
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
65
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Sports photography factors
Sigma DP3 Merrill Sports photography factors
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (75mm)
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP3 Merrill as a Travel photography camera
53
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (9MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography info
Sigma DP3 Merrill Landscape photography info
27
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
55
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (75mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S5
Vlogging with Sigma DP3 Merrill
22
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
22
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Sigma DP3 Merrill
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Sigma DP3 Merrill
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S5 Sigma DP3 Merrill
Type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2013-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 9MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4704 x 3136
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 75mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 115 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 100 grams (0.22 lbs) 330 grams (0.73 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible -
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $130 $1,353