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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Sigma DP1 Merrill front
Portability
82
Imaging
56
Features
30
Overall
45

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Key Specs

Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 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
Sigma DP1 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Sigma DP1 Merrill

 EX-Z33 DP1 Merrill 
Screen dimension2.5""Bigger screen (+2.5")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 Merrill over the Casio EX-Z33

 DP1 Merrill EX-Z33 
LaunchedFebruary 2012August 2009More modern by 29 months
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Sigma DP1 Merrill

 EX-Z33 DP1 Merrill 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography advice
Sigma DP1 Merrill Portrait photography advice
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
73
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography features
Sigma DP1 Merrill Street photography features
55
lighter than competitors (106g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
64
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z33
Sports photography with Sigma DP1 Merrill
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
48
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography factors
Sigma DP1 Merrill Travel photography factors
56
lighter than competitors (106g)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
54
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography details
Sigma DP1 Merrill Landscape photography details
27
has manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
50
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (")
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z33
Vlogging with Sigma DP1 Merrill
25
lighter than competitors (106g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone port
22
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Sigma DP1 Merrill
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Sigma DP1 Merrill
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