FujiFilm AV250 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Following is a thorough analysis of the FujiFilm AV250 and Sigma DP1 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sigma. The image resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is pretty similar but the AV250 (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The AV250 was introduced 13 months earlier than the DP1 Merrill which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm AV250 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the AV250 scores vs the DP1 Merrill when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix AV250 and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm AV250 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV250 enjoys external dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm AV250 and Sigma DP1 Merrill in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the AV250 compared to the DP1 Merrill.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AV250 and DP1 Merrill is 94 and 82 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV250 and DP1 Merrill.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The AV250 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the FujiFilm AV250 will offer you more detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged AV250 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.