FujiFilm AV250 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

The following is a thorough comparison of the FujiFilm AV250 and Sigma DP2 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sigma. The resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is pretty close but the AV250 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The AV250 was launched 13 months before the DP2 Merrill which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm AV250 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the AV250 grades vs the DP2 Merrill in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix AV250 and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm AV250 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AV250 provides outside measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the AV250 vs the DP2 Merrill.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and DP2 Merrill is 94 and 83 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The picture here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the AV250 and DP2 Merrill.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The AV250 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the FujiFilm AV250 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged AV250 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.