FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

On this page, we are matching up the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sigma. The resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is fairly close but the JZ300 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The JZ300 was brought out 24 months before the DP2 Merrill making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm JZ300 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the JZ300 grades vs the DP2 Merrill with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 & Sigma DP2 Merrill. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ300 has got external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the JZ300 against the DP2 Merrill.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and DP2 Merrill is 93 and 83 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The graphic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ300 and DP2 Merrill.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The JZ300 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will provide you with extra detail having its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older JZ300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.