Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill
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![Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR15/Casio-EX-ZR15-front.jpg)
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 640 x 480 video
- 75mm (F2.8) lens
- 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
- Introduced January 2013
- Earlier Model is Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is very well matched but the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.
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The EX-ZR15 was announced 12 months before the DP3 Merrill so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-ZR15 matches up vs the DP3 Merrill with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 and Sigma DP3 Merrill. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery and Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Sigma DP3 Merrill
EX-ZR15 | DP3 Merrill |
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Reasons to pick Sigma DP3 Merrill over the Casio EX-ZR15
DP3 Merrill | EX-ZR15 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 12 months |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper display (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sigma DP3 Merrill
EX-ZR15 | DP3 Merrill | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR15 enjoys outer measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sigma DP3 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR15 compared to the DP3 Merrill.
![Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill size comparison Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR15-vs-Sigma-DP3-Merrill-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and DP3 Merrill is 93 and 83 respectively.
![Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill top view buttons comparison Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR15-vs-Sigma-DP3-Merrill-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and DP3 Merrill.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR15 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Casio EX-ZR15 will give you more detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older EX-ZR15 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
![Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill sensor size comparison Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR15-vs-Sigma-DP3-Merrill-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR15-vs-Sigma-DP3-Merrill-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Sigma DP3 Merrill | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Sigma |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Sigma DP3 Merrill |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-01-09 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Exilim Engine 5.0 | Dual TRUE II engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 24 x 16mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 384.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4704 x 3136 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 75mm (1x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | - |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) | 640 x 480 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 176g (0.39 pounds) | 330g (0.73 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
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 life | 325 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-110 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $249 | $1,353 |