Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

The following is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sigma DP2 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sigma. The resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR100 was released 6 months before the DP2 Merrill so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-ZR100 grades against the DP2 Merrill in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR100 offers external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sigma DP2 Merrill in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the DP2 Merrill.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and DP2 Merrill is 92 and 83 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The image here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR100 and DP2 Merrill.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR100 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will give more detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively.