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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 front
 
Sigma SD1 Merrill front
Portability
57
Imaging
56
Features
45
Overall
51

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
Sigma SD1 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 790g - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Old Model is Sigma SD1
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Overview

Here, we are matching up the Casio EX-ZS10 versus Sigma SD1 Merrill, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZS10 (14MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is fairly comparable but the EX-ZS10 (1/2.3") and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZS10 was manufactured 15 months earlier than the SD1 Merrill making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-ZS10 grades vs the SD1 Merrill with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS10 over the Sigma SD1 Merrill

 EX-ZS10 SD1 Merrill 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 Merrill over the Casio EX-ZS10

 SD1 Merrill EX-ZS10 
ReleasedApril 2012January 2011More modern by 15 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display size3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution460k0kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS10 and Sigma SD1 Merrill

 EX-ZS10 SD1 Merrill 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZS10 has got physical dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 Merrill has proportions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZS10 versus Sigma SD1 Merrill in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZS10 versus the SD1 Merrill.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS10 and SD1 Merrill is 99 and 57 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The image below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZS10 and SD1 Merrill.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZS10 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Sigma SD1 Merrill will produce extra detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZS10 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Portrait photography details
Sigma SD1 Merrill Portrait photography details
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
65
manual focus
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD1 Merrill as a Street photography camera
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
57
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD1 Merrill as a Sports photography camera
32
megapixel count good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
61
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZS10
Travel photography with Sigma SD1 Merrill
71
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
54
weather proofing
good MP (15MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZS10
Landscape photography with Sigma SD1 Merrill
33
fast max aperture (f)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
small screen ( inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
63
manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD1 Merrill as a Vlogging camera
27
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
9
lack of video recording
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS10 and Sigma SD1 Merrill
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS10Sigma SD1 Merrill
General Information
Brand Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 Sigma SD1 Merrill
Type Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2011-01-05 2012-04-10
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Dual True II
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 14 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4800 x 3200
Highest native ISO - 6400
Min native ISO - 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range () -
Total lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal - 3"
Resolution of display 0 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes - 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 790 grams (1.74 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1")
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
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type - Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Card slots One One
Price at launch $120 $2,339