FujiFilm T300 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Below is a extended comparison of the FujiFilm T300 versus Sigma DP2 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sigma. The image resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is fairly similar but the T300 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The T300 was launched 6 months before the DP2 Merrill so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm T300 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the T300 matches up vs the DP2 Merrill in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix T300 and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm T300 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm T300 has physical 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 DP2 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the T300 compared to the DP2 Merrill.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the T300 and DP2 Merrill is 94 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The graphic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the T300 and DP2 Merrill.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The T300 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.