FujiFilm S3200 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Its time to take a closer look at the FujiFilm S3200 and Sigma DP1 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is very comparable but the S3200 (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The S3200 was introduced 13 months before the DP1 Merrill making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S3200 grades against the DP1 Merrill with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S3200 and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm S3200 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S3200 offers outer dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm S3200 and Sigma DP1 Merrill in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the S3200 compared to the DP1 Merrill.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S3200 and DP1 Merrill is 67 and 82 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S3200 and DP1 Merrill.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S3200 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will provide extra detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged S3200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.