Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 & Sigma SD1 Merrill. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-ZS10 Gallery & Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS10 over the Sigma SD1 Merrill
EX-ZS10 | SD1 Merrill |
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Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 Merrill over the Casio EX-ZS10
SD1 Merrill | EX-ZS10 | |||
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Released | April 2012 | January 2011 | More modern by 15 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | " | Larger display (+3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 0k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZS10 and Sigma SD1 Merrill
EX-ZS10 | SD1 Merrill | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 | Sigma SD1 Merrill | |
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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 |