Casio EX-Z400 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Here, we will be looking at the Casio EX-Z400 versus Sigma SD1 Merrill, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Casio and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is relatively similar but the EX-Z400 (1/2.3") and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z400 was unveiled 4 years prior to the SD1 Merrill and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-Z400 grades vs the SD1 Merrill in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 and Sigma SD1 Merrill. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery and Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z400 provides outer measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 Merrill has proportions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z400 vs the SD1 Merrill.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and SD1 Merrill is 95 and 57 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z400 and SD1 Merrill.

All in all, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z400 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sigma SD1 Merrill will offer you greater detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z400 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.