Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Following is a extensive analysis of the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. The resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is pretty close but the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR15 was unveiled within a month of the DP1 Merrill so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR15 scores vs the DP1 Merrill with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR15 offers external measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR15 vs the DP1 Merrill.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and DP1 Merrill is 93 and 82 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR15 and DP1 Merrill.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR15 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Casio EX-ZR15 will render more detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively.