Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

The following is a extensive analysis of the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Sigma DP2 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sigma. The resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is pretty similar but the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR15 was manufactured within a month of the DP2 Merrill and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-ZR15 grades against the DP2 Merrill in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR15 has got exterior dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR15 versus the DP2 Merrill.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and DP2 Merrill is 93 and 83 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The image here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and DP2 Merrill.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR15 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Casio EX-ZR15 will offer extra detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively.