Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Here is a extensive comparison of the Casio EX-Z800 versus Sigma DP1 Merrill, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is very comparable but the EX-Z800 (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z800 was launched 18 months before the DP1 Merrill making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-Z800 scores versus the DP1 Merrill when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z800 & Sigma DP1 Merrill. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z800 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z800 has physical dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 Merrill has specifications 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z800 and the DP1 Merrill.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z800 and DP1 Merrill is 96 and 82 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The graphic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z800 and DP1 Merrill.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z800 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will produce more detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z800 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.