Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Here is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-Z280 and Sigma DP1 Merrill, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sigma. The image resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is relatively close but the EX-Z280 (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z280 was manufactured 3 years before the DP1 Merrill and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-Z280 grades versus the DP1 Merrill for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & Sigma DP1 Merrill. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z280 offers external measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z280 versus the DP1 Merrill.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and DP1 Merrill is 96 and 82 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and DP1 Merrill.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z280 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will result in greater detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z280 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.