Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Let's examine more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sigma. The resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is fairly comparable but the EX-ZR700 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR700 was launched 12 months later than the DP2 Merrill which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-ZR700 scores versus the DP2 Merrill for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR700 features outside dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Merrill has sizing of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR700 versus the DP2 Merrill.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and DP2 Merrill is 91 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The visual here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR700 and DP2 Merrill.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR700 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Casio EX-ZR700 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR700 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.