Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Below, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. The image resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is pretty close but the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR300 was introduced 4 months later than the DP1 Merrill which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZR300 matches up against the DP1 Merrill in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 & Sigma DP1 Merrill. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR300 has exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR300 and the DP1 Merrill.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and DP1 Merrill is 92 and 82 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The visual below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and DP1 Merrill.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR300 using its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Casio EX-ZR300 will render greater detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.