FujiFilm T300 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

In this article, we are analyzing the FujiFilm T300 versus Sigma DP1 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sigma. The resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is fairly close but the T300 (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The T300 was introduced 6 months prior to the DP1 Merrill so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm T300 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the T300 scores vs the DP1 Merrill in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix T300 and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm T300 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm T300 features exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 Merrill has sizing of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm T300 versus Sigma DP1 Merrill in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the T300 against the DP1 Merrill.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the T300 and DP1 Merrill is 94 and 82 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the T300 and DP1 Merrill.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The T300 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will render more detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively.