Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Following is a complete comparison of the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Sigma DP1 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sigma. The resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-ZR10 (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR10 was unveiled 16 months before the DP1 Merrill which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-ZR10 matches up against the DP1 Merrill in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR10 enjoys outside dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 Merrill has sizing of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Sigma DP1 Merrill in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR10 vs the DP1 Merrill.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR10 and DP1 Merrill is 93 and 82 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR10 and DP1 Merrill.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR10 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will give extra detail having an extra 3MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.