Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Below is a extensive comparison of the Casio EX-ZS15 versus Sigma DP1 Merrill, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. The image resolution of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-ZS15 (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZS15 was introduced 6 months before the DP1 Merrill which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-ZS15 scores versus the DP1 Merrill with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 & Sigma DP1 Merrill. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZS15 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZS15 has external dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZS15 versus Sigma DP1 Merrill in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZS15 against the DP1 Merrill.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS15 and DP1 Merrill is 95 and 82 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZS15 and DP1 Merrill.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZS15 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will give you extra detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively.