Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sigma. The resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-Z450 (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z450 was released 3 years before the DP1 Merrill which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-Z450 scores versus the DP1 Merrill in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z450 provides external dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z450 and the DP1 Merrill.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and DP1 Merrill is 96 and 82 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z450 and DP1 Merrill.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z450 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will give more detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.