Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Lets look closer at the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Sigma DP1 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is relatively comparable but the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR400 was revealed 12 months later than the DP1 Merrill and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-ZR400 grades versus the DP1 Merrill in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR400 offers exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 Merrill has sizing of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Sigma DP1 Merrill in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR400 versus the DP1 Merrill.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and DP1 Merrill is 92 and 82 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR400 and DP1 Merrill.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR400 using its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Casio EX-ZR400 will show extra detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR400 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.