Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed May 2012
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 640 x 480 video
- 50mm (F2.8) lens
- 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
- Launched February 2012
- Succeeded the Sigma DP1 Merrill
- New Model is Sigma DP3 Merrill
Photography Glossary Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Overview
Here is a extended comparison of the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Sigma DP2 Merrill, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sigma. The image resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is pretty similar but the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe EX-ZR300 was launched 4 months later than the DP2 Merrill which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-ZR300 scores against the DP2 Merrill when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 & Sigma DP2 Merrill. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Sigma DP2 Merrill
| EX-ZR300 | DP2 Merrill |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Casio EX-ZR300
| DP2 Merrill | EX-ZR300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 461k | Crisper screen (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sigma DP2 Merrill
| EX-ZR300 | DP2 Merrill | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | May 2012 |  | February 2012 | Similar age |
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 enjoys exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Sigma DP2 Merrill in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the DP2 Merrill.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and DP2 Merrill is 92 and 83 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and DP2 Merrill.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR300 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Casio EX-ZR300 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Sigma DP2 Merrill | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Casio | Sigma |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Sigma DP2 Merrill |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2012-05-22 | 2012-02-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Exilim Engine HS | Dual TRUE II engine |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 16 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4704 x 3136 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 50mm (1x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | - |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 4.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.70 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | no built-in flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance 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, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) | 640x480 |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 205g (0.45 lbs) | 330g (0.73 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 500 photographs | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NP-130 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $329 | $931 |