Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

On this page, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-Z280 versus Sigma DP2 Merrill, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is relatively similar but the EX-Z280 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z280 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the DP2 Merrill and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-Z280 matches up vs the DP2 Merrill in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & Sigma DP2 Merrill. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z280 provides external dimensions 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 DP2 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z280 versus the DP2 Merrill.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and DP2 Merrill is 96 and 83 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The graphic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z280 and DP2 Merrill.

All in all, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z280 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will offer more detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z280 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.