Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Following is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Sigma DP1 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sigma. The resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is fairly close but the EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR1000 was brought out 8 months after the DP1 Merrill which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up versus the DP1 Merrill in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has physical measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Sigma DP1 Merrill in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR1000 versus the DP1 Merrill.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and DP1 Merrill is 90 and 82 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR1000 and DP1 Merrill.

As you can see, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR1000 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Casio EX-ZR1000 will render greater detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR1000 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.