Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Let's take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Casio and Sigma. The resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is very well matched but the EX-Z2000 (1/2.3") and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z2000 was announced 3 years prior to the SD1 Merrill which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-Z2000 scores against the SD1 Merrill in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 & Sigma SD1 Merrill. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery & Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z2000 comes with outside dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 Merrill has dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z2000 and the SD1 Merrill.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z2000 and SD1 Merrill is 95 and 57 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The picture here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z2000 and SD1 Merrill.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z2000 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sigma SD1 Merrill will resolve extra detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z2000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.