Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Below, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sigma. The resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is pretty well matched but the EX-S7 (1/2.3") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-S7 was brought out 3 years prior to the DP3 Merrill which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-S7 grades against the DP3 Merrill for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S7 & Sigma DP3 Merrill. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S7 Gallery & Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S7 provides outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sigma DP3 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-S7 compared to the DP3 Merrill.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S7 and DP3 Merrill is 96 and 83 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The pic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S7 and DP3 Merrill.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-S7 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sigma DP3 Merrill will resolve greater detail having its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged EX-S7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.