Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Released May 2012
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 790g - 146 x 113 x 80mm
- Introduced April 2012
- Old Model is Sigma SD1
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Overview
Following is a extended assessment of the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sigma SD1 Merrill, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Casio and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is relatively comparable but the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe EX-ZR300 was manufactured 2 months after the SD1 Merrill so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-ZR300 matches up vs the SD1 Merrill with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 & Sigma SD1 Merrill. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery & Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Sigma SD1 Merrill
EX-ZR300 | SD1 Merrill | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | 460k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 Merrill over the Casio EX-ZR300
SD1 Merrill | EX-ZR300 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sigma SD1 Merrill
EX-ZR300 | SD1 Merrill | |||
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Introduced | May 2012 | April 2012 | Same age | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR300 provides exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 Merrill has dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).
See the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sigma SD1 Merrill in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR300 compared to the SD1 Merrill.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and SD1 Merrill is 92 and 57 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and SD1 Merrill.
Plainly, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR300 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Casio EX-ZR300 will produce greater detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Sigma SD1 Merrill | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Sigma |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Sigma SD1 Merrill |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2012-05-22 | 2012-04-10 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine HS | Dual True II |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 24 x 16mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 384.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4800 x 3200 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
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 | 24-300mm (12.5x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | - |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | - |
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 modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | 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 (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) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 205 grams (0.45 lbs) | 790 grams (1.74 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 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 | 500 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $329 | $2,339 |