Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Following is a in depth overview of the Casio EX-Z35 versus Sigma DP1 Merrill, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sigma. The resolution of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is pretty close but the EX-Z35 (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z35 was launched 23 months earlier than the DP1 Merrill which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-Z35 grades vs the DP1 Merrill in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z35 & Sigma DP1 Merrill. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z35 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z35 features outside dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z35 compared to the DP1 Merrill.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z35 and DP1 Merrill is 96 and 82 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The picture here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z35 and DP1 Merrill.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z35 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z35 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.