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Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Sigma DP2 Merrill front
Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46

Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released February 2010
Sigma DP2 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 50mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP1 Merrill
  • Successor is Sigma DP3 Merrill
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Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Sigma DP2 Merrill

 EX-S7 DP2 Merrill 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Casio EX-S7

 DP2 Merrill EX-S7 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2010Fresher by 23 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Sigma DP2 Merrill

 EX-S7 DP2 Merrill 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill size comparison

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

Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Sensor Comparison

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.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Merrill Portrait photography highlights
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
73
you can focus manually
MP count good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP2 Merrill as a Street photography camera
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
65
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S7
Sports photography with Sigma DP2 Merrill
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
MP count good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (50mm)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP2 Merrill as a Travel photography camera
52
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
MP count good (15 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography features
Sigma DP2 Merrill Landscape photography features
28
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
55
you can focus manually
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (50mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Vlogging details
Sigma DP2 Merrill Vlogging details
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
22
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Sigma DP2 Merrill
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Sigma DP2 Merrill
General Information
Make Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S7 Sigma DP2 Merrill
Class Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-21 2012-02-08
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Dual TRUE II engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4704 x 3136
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 50mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640x480
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 lb) 330g (0.73 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $140 $931