FujiFilm S1800 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

On this page, we are analyzing the FujiFilm S1800 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is fairly comparable but the S1800 (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The S1800 was announced 24 months earlier than the DP1 Merrill making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S1800 scores vs the DP1 Merrill in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm S1800 has outside measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm S1800 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the S1800 versus the DP1 Merrill.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S1800 and DP1 Merrill is 78 and 82 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S1800 and DP1 Merrill.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S1800 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will provide more detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged S1800 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.