Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Here, we are analyzing the Casio EX-Z450 and Sigma DP2 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is fairly comparable but the EX-Z450 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z450 was announced 3 years earlier than the DP2 Merrill which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-Z450 matches up versus the DP2 Merrill when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z450 comes with external measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Merrill has sizing of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z450 and Sigma DP2 Merrill in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z450 compared to the DP2 Merrill.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and DP2 Merrill is 96 and 83 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z450 and DP2 Merrill.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z450 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will show more detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.