FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Lets look much closer at the FujiFilm S2500HD and Sigma DP1 Merrill, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sigma. The image resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is fairly close but the S2500HD (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The S2500HD was unveiled 19 months prior to the DP1 Merrill making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S2500HD scores versus the DP1 Merrill with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD & Sigma DP1 Merrill. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery & Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2500HD provides exterior 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) whilst the Sigma DP1 Merrill has sizing of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm S2500HD and Sigma DP1 Merrill in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the S2500HD and the DP1 Merrill.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2500HD and DP1 Merrill is 78 and 82 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S2500HD and DP1 Merrill.

To sum up, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S2500HD with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will provide you with greater detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged S2500HD will be behind with regard to sensor tech.