Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Here is a extended comparison of the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. The image resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-ZR700 (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR700 was introduced 12 months later than the DP1 Merrill which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-ZR700 matches up vs the DP1 Merrill with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR700 has external measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR700 compared to the DP1 Merrill.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and DP1 Merrill is 91 and 82 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The photograph below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR700 and DP1 Merrill.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR700 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Casio EX-ZR700 will give you greater detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR700 will have an edge in sensor technology.