FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

In this article, we are contrasting the FujiFilm S200EXR versus Sigma DP3 Merrill, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sigma. The image resolution of the S200EXR (12MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is fairly close but the S200EXR (1/1.6") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The S200EXR was released 4 years prior to the DP3 Merrill and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the S200EXR scores versus the DP3 Merrill when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR & Sigma DP3 Merrill. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm S200EXR Gallery & Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm S200EXR has outside measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") along with a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP3 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S200EXR versus Sigma DP3 Merrill in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S200EXR versus the DP3 Merrill.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S200EXR and DP3 Merrill is 54 and 83 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S200EXR and DP3 Merrill.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S200EXR due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sigma DP3 Merrill will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older S200EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.