Casio EX-Z270 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

On this page, we are comparing the Casio EX-Z270 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and DP1 Merrill (15MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z270 was brought out 4 years prior to the DP1 Merrill which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-Z270 matches up against the DP1 Merrill in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z270 features external measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z270 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z270 compared to the DP1 Merrill.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z270 and DP1 Merrill is 96 and 82 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z270 and DP1 Merrill.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z270 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will render greater detail having its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z270 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.