Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-Z35 and Sigma DP2 Merrill, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. The resolution of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is pretty similar but the EX-Z35 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z35 was introduced 23 months earlier than the DP2 Merrill which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-Z35 scores versus the DP2 Merrill for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z35 & Sigma DP2 Merrill. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z35 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z35 comes with outer measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z35 and Sigma DP2 Merrill in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z35 against the DP2 Merrill.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z35 and DP2 Merrill is 96 and 83 respectively.

Often, its hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z35 and DP2 Merrill.

Clearly, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z35 using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will deliver more detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z35 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.