FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Its time to look closer at the FujiFilm S200EXR versus Sigma DP2 Merrill, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the S200EXR (12MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is relatively comparable but the S200EXR (1/1.6") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S200EXR was unveiled 3 years earlier than the DP2 Merrill which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S200EXR grades against the DP2 Merrill with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR & Sigma DP2 Merrill. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S200EXR Gallery & Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm S200EXR offers outside dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") with a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) whilst 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).

Analyze the FujiFilm S200EXR versus Sigma DP2 Merrill in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the S200EXR vs the DP2 Merrill.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S200EXR and DP2 Merrill is 54 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The pic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S200EXR and DP2 Merrill.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S200EXR with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will show greater detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged S200EXR will be behind with regard to sensor technology.