FujiFilm S1600 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

In this article, we are matching up the FujiFilm S1600 and Sigma DP3 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is very comparable but the S1600 (1/2.3") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The S1600 was revealed 3 years earlier than the DP3 Merrill and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S1600 matches up versus the DP3 Merrill with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S1600 and Sigma DP3 Merrill. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm S1600 Gallery and Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S1600 has got outer measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Sigma DP3 Merrill has sizing of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S1600 and Sigma DP3 Merrill in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S1600 compared to the DP3 Merrill.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1600 and DP3 Merrill is 78 and 83 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S1600 and DP3 Merrill.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S1600 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sigma DP3 Merrill will provide greater detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older S1600 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.