FujiFilm T200 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Here, we will be comparing the FujiFilm T200 and Sigma DP1 Merrill, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sigma. The resolution of the T200 (14MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is pretty well matched but the T200 (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The T200 was unveiled 13 months earlier than the DP1 Merrill which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm T200 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the T200 matches up vs the DP1 Merrill for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix T200 & Sigma DP1 Merrill. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm T200 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm T200 has outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the T200 and the DP1 Merrill.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T200 and DP1 Merrill is 94 and 82 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the T200 and DP1 Merrill.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The T200 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will give you more detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged T200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.