Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

In this write-up, we are looking at the Casio EX-Z16 and Sigma DP2 Merrill, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. The image resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z16 was manufactured 16 months prior to the DP2 Merrill making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-Z16 scores against the DP2 Merrill when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z16 provides exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Merrill has sizing of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z16 and Sigma DP2 Merrill in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z16 compared to the DP2 Merrill.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and DP2 Merrill is 99 and 83 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z16 and DP2 Merrill.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z16 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will resolve extra detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The older EX-Z16 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.