Casio EX-Z270 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Below, we are analyzing the Casio EX-Z270 versus Sigma DP2 Merrill, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sigma. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and DP2 Merrill (15MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z270 was revealed 4 years earlier than the DP2 Merrill which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z270 grades vs the DP2 Merrill in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z270 provides outside dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z270 versus Sigma DP2 Merrill in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z270 compared to the DP2 Merrill.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z270 and DP2 Merrill is 96 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The image underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z270 and DP2 Merrill.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z270 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will offer greater detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z270 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.