Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Let's examine more closely at the Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is relatively similar but the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z16 was announced 3 years before the DP3 Merrill which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-Z16 grades vs the DP3 Merrill with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 and Sigma DP3 Merrill. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery and Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z16 comes with outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sigma DP3 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z16 vs the DP3 Merrill.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z16 and DP3 Merrill is 99 and 83 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z16 and DP3 Merrill.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z16 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sigma DP3 Merrill will offer you greater detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z16 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.