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Casio EX-10 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Sigma SD1 Merrill front
Portability
57
Imaging
56
Features
45
Overall
51

Casio EX-10 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Key Specs

Casio EX-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
  • Announced November 2013
Sigma SD1 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 790g - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Replaced the Sigma SD1
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Casio EX-10 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-10 and Sigma SD1 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Casio and Sigma. The image resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is fairly close but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-10 was announced 20 months after the SD1 Merrill making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-10 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-10 grades against the SD1 Merrill in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Sigma SD1 Merrill

 EX-10 SD1 Merrill 
RevealedNovember 2013April 2012Newer by 20 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 Merrill over the Casio EX-10

 SD1 Merrill EX-10 

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Sigma SD1 Merrill

 EX-10 SD1 Merrill 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-10 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-10 has external measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 Merrill has measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-10 and the SD1 Merrill.

Casio EX-10 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-10 and SD1 Merrill is 83 and 57 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The picture here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-10 and SD1 Merrill.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-10 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sigma SD1 Merrill will provide you with extra detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer EX-10 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Casio EX-10 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-10 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma SD1 Merrill Portrait photography highlights
42
focusing manually
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
65
focusing manually
good resolution (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-10 Street photography details
Sigma SD1 Merrill Street photography details
67
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than others (384g)
57
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-10 Sports photography features
Sigma SD1 Merrill Sports photography features
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
good battery power (455 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
61
good resolution (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-10 Travel photography information
Sigma SD1 Merrill Travel photography information
65
good battery power (455 CIPA)
boasts focus via touch
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than others (384g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
54
environment proofing
good resolution (15 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-10
Landscape photography with Sigma SD1 Merrill
58
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (455 per charge)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
63
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD1 Merrill as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
more heavy than others (384 grams)
9
no video
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Casio EX-10 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Sigma SD1 Merrill
 Casio Exilim EX-10Sigma SD1 Merrill
General Information
Brand Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-10 Sigma SD1 Merrill
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2013-11-14 2012-04-10
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS 3 Dual True II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4800 x 3200
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 250s -
Max shutter speed 1/4000s -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.90 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 384 gr (0.85 lbs) 790 gr (1.74 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 455 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-130A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $456 $2,339