Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Below, we are evaluating the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Sigma DP1 Merrill, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is fairly similar but the EX-Z2000 (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z2000 was brought out 3 years before the DP1 Merrill and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-Z2000 scores versus the DP1 Merrill for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 & Sigma DP1 Merrill. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z2000 has physical measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z2000 compared to the DP1 Merrill.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z2000 and DP1 Merrill is 95 and 82 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z2000 and DP1 Merrill.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z2000 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will offer you extra detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z2000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.