Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

The following is a detailed overview of the Casio EX-Z280 versus Sigma DP3 Merrill, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-Z280 (1/2.3") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z280 was released 4 years prior to the DP3 Merrill which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-Z280 matches up against the DP3 Merrill with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & Sigma DP3 Merrill. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z280 provides outer measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sigma DP3 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z280 versus Sigma DP3 Merrill in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z280 against the DP3 Merrill.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and DP3 Merrill is 96 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The image below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and DP3 Merrill.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z280 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sigma DP3 Merrill will give extra detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.