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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Sigma SD1 Merrill front
Portability
57
Imaging
56
Features
45
Overall
51

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Key Specs

Fujifilm Z30
(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
Sigma SD1 Merrill
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Sigma SD1 Merrill

 Fujifilm Z30 SD1 Merrill 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 Merrill over the Fujifilm Z30

 SD1 Merrill Fujifilm Z30 
IntroducedApril 2012February 2009Fresher by 38 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Sigma SD1 Merrill

 Fujifilm Z30 SD1 Merrill 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z30
Portrait photography with Sigma SD1 Merrill
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
65
manual focus
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography factors
Sigma SD1 Merrill Street photography factors
55
lighter than average in class (110g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography information
Sigma SD1 Merrill Sports photography information
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
61
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
no liveview
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography details
Sigma SD1 Merrill Travel photography details
56
lighter than average in class (110 grams)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
54
weather proof
resolution is good (15MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD1 Merrill as a Landscape photography camera
22
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
63
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
no liveview
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging highlights
Sigma SD1 Merrill Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than average in class (110 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone support
9
can't shoot video
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Sigma SD1 Merrill
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Sigma SD1 Merrill
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