FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Below is a in depth analysis of the FujiFilm F300EXR and Sigma DP2 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sigma. The image resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is pretty close but the F300EXR (1/2") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The F300EXR was revealed 18 months before the DP2 Merrill which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the F300EXR matches up vs the DP2 Merrill in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F300EXR comes with outside measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm F300EXR and Sigma DP2 Merrill in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the F300EXR against the DP2 Merrill.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and DP2 Merrill is 91 and 83 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The graphic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the F300EXR and DP2 Merrill.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The F300EXR using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older F300EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.