Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Below, we are comparing the Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sigma. The image resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is very similar but the EX-S7 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The EX-S7 was introduced 23 months prior to the DP2 Merrill making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-S7 matches up against the DP2 Merrill with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S7 & Sigma DP2 Merrill. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S7 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S7 features external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-S7 vs the DP2 Merrill.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S7 and DP2 Merrill is 96 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The graphic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S7 and DP2 Merrill.

All in all, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-S7 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will offer greater detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older EX-S7 is going to be behind in sensor tech.