Nikon S6300 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Nikon S6300 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
- Introduced February 2012
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- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 790g - 146 x 113 x 80mm
- Released April 2012
- Earlier Model is Sigma SD1
Nikon S6300 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Nikon S6300 and Sigma SD1 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Nikon and Sigma. The image resolution of the S6300 (16MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is relatively similar but the S6300 (1/2.3") and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe S6300 was announced 2 months prior to the SD1 Merrill and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S6300 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S6300 grades vs the SD1 Merrill with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon S6300 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery
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Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Sigma SD1 Merrill
S6300 | SD1 Merrill |
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Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 Merrill over the Nikon S6300
SD1 Merrill | S6300 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Sigma SD1 Merrill
S6300 | SD1 Merrill | |||
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Released | February 2012 | April 2012 | Similar generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S6300 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6300 has exterior measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 Merrill has dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).
Look at the Nikon S6300 and Sigma SD1 Merrill in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the S6300 and the SD1 Merrill.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S6300 and SD1 Merrill is 94 and 57 respectively.
Nikon S6300 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S6300 and SD1 Merrill.
As you can see, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S6300 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Nikon S6300 will offer you extra detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.
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Nikon S6300 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6300 | Sigma SD1 Merrill | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sigma |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6300 | Sigma SD1 Merrill |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2012-02-01 | 2012-04-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Dual True II |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 24 x 16mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 384.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4800 x 3200 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 76 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | - |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 160g (0.35 lbs) | 790g (1.74 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 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 | ||
Battery life | 230 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $200 | $2,339 |