Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

On this page, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Sigma SD1 Merrill, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Casio and Sigma. The image resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is very similar but the EX-ZR800 (1/2.3") and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR800 was released 17 months later than the SD1 Merrill making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-ZR800 scores against the SD1 Merrill with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 & Sigma SD1 Merrill. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery & Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR800 has physical measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 Merrill has specifications of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Sigma SD1 Merrill in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR800 compared to the SD1 Merrill.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and SD1 Merrill is 91 and 57 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The graphic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR800 and SD1 Merrill.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR800 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Casio EX-ZR800 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR800 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.