Fujifilm Z30 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
- Revealed February 2009
(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
- Older Model is Sigma SD1
Fujifilm Z30 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Overview
In this write-up, we will be comparing the Fujifilm Z30 versus Sigma SD1 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and SD1 Merrill (15MP) and the Fujifilm Z30 (1/2.3") and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe Fujifilm Z30 was unveiled 4 years before the SD1 Merrill and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm Z30 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm Z30 grades against the SD1 Merrill in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Fujifilm Z30 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z30 and Sigma SD1 Merrill. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z30 Gallery and Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Sigma SD1 Merrill
Fujifilm Z30 | SD1 Merrill |
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Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 Merrill over the Fujifilm Z30
SD1 Merrill | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
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Introduced | April 2012 | February 2009 | Fresher by 38 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Sigma SD1 Merrill
Fujifilm Z30 | SD1 Merrill | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Fujifilm Z30 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z30 has got outside measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 Merrill has measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm Z30 versus Sigma SD1 Merrill in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 against the SD1 Merrill.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z30 and SD1 Merrill is 96 and 57 respectively.
Fujifilm Z30 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z30 and SD1 Merrill.
As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Z30 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sigma SD1 Merrill will give you extra detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Sigma SD1 Merrill | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sigma |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Sigma SD1 Merrill |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2009-02-17 | 2012-04-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Dual True II |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 10MP | 15MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4800 x 3200 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 8cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 76 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 3 seconds | - |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 110 grams (0.24 lbs) | 790 grams (1.74 lbs) |
Dimensions | 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 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 ID | NP-45 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $150 | $2,339 |