FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

In this write-up, we are analyzing the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma SD1 Merrill, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Sigma. The image resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is fairly similar but the S2800HD (1/2.3") and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The S2800HD was introduced 3 years earlier than the SD1 Merrill and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the S2800HD matches up versus the SD1 Merrill with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD & Sigma SD1 Merrill. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery & Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2800HD has external dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 Merrill has dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the S2800HD and the SD1 Merrill.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2800HD and SD1 Merrill is 75 and 57 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2800HD and SD1 Merrill.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S2800HD having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sigma SD1 Merrill will deliver more detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older S2800HD is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.