Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Sigma DP1 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is relatively comparable but the EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR100 was announced 6 months prior to the DP1 Merrill and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-ZR100 matches up vs the DP1 Merrill in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR100 has exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Sigma DP1 Merrill in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the DP1 Merrill.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and DP1 Merrill is 92 and 82 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The picture below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and DP1 Merrill.

All in all, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR100 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will provide greater detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.