Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sigma. The image resolution of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is very well matched but the EX-Z800 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z800 was introduced 18 months earlier than the DP2 Merrill making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z800 grades vs the DP2 Merrill in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z800 & Sigma DP2 Merrill. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z800 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z800 provides exterior measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by 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") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z800 versus the DP2 Merrill.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z800 and DP2 Merrill is 96 and 83 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The graphic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z800 and DP2 Merrill.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z800 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will resolve extra detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older EX-Z800 is going to be behind in sensor tech.