Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sigma SD1 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Casio and Sigma. The image resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is pretty close but the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR400 was released 10 months after the SD1 Merrill so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-ZR400 matches up vs the SD1 Merrill in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 and Sigma SD1 Merrill. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery and Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR400 offers external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 Merrill has proportions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sigma SD1 Merrill in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR400 versus the SD1 Merrill.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and SD1 Merrill is 92 and 57 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR400 and SD1 Merrill.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR400 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Casio EX-ZR400 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR400 will have an advantage in sensor tech.