FujiFilm JV200 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Here is a extended overview of the FujiFilm JV200 versus Sigma DP2 Merrill, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sigma. The resolution of the JV200 (14MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is very well matched but the JV200 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The JV200 was unveiled 13 months prior to the DP2 Merrill making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm JV200 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the JV200 matches up versus the DP2 Merrill in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JV200 & Sigma DP2 Merrill. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm JV200 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm JV200 offers exterior dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the JV200 versus the DP2 Merrill.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JV200 and DP2 Merrill is 96 and 83 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the JV200 and DP2 Merrill.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The JV200 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will give extra detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older JV200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.