FujiFilm T200 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Lets look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm T200 versus Sigma DP2 Merrill, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the T200 (14MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is pretty comparable but the T200 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The T200 was manufactured 13 months prior to the DP2 Merrill which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm T200 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the T200 scores vs the DP2 Merrill in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix T200 & Sigma DP2 Merrill. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm T200 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm T200 enjoys outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Merrill has sizing of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the T200 compared to the DP2 Merrill.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T200 and DP2 Merrill is 94 and 83 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the T200 and DP2 Merrill.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The T200 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will produce more detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged T200 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.