Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Key Specs
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- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
- Launched August 2009
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- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F2.8) lens
- 330g - 122 x 67 x 64mm
- Launched February 2012
- New Model is Sigma DP2 Merrill
Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Casio EX-Z33 versus Sigma DP1 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and DP1 Merrill (15MP) and the EX-Z33 (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe EX-Z33 was announced 3 years prior to the DP1 Merrill which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-Z33 scores against the DP1 Merrill in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Sigma DP1 Merrill
EX-Z33 | DP1 Merrill | |||
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Screen dimension | 2.5" | " | Bigger screen (+2.5") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 Merrill over the Casio EX-Z33
DP1 Merrill | EX-Z33 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | August 2009 | More modern by 29 months | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Sigma DP1 Merrill
EX-Z33 | DP1 Merrill | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z33 comes with external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 Merrill has sizing of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-Z33 versus Sigma DP1 Merrill in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z33 compared to the DP1 Merrill.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and DP1 Merrill is 97 and 82 respectively.
Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z33 and DP1 Merrill.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z33 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will give extra detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Sigma DP1 Merrill | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Sigma |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Sigma DP1 Merrill |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-08-31 | 2012-02-08 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Dual TRUE II engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 24 x 16mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 384.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4704 x 3136 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | () |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.8 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inches | - |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | - |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 2.80 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 106 grams (0.23 lbs) | 330 grams (0.73 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 122 x 67 x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-82 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $120 | $1,250 |