Fujifilm F200EXR vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Following is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm F200EXR and Sigma DP1 Merrill, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F200EXR (12MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm F200EXR (1/1.6") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F200EXR was introduced 3 years prior to the DP1 Merrill which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm F200EXR being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm F200EXR matches up vs the DP1 Merrill for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR & Sigma DP1 Merrill. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm F200EXR Gallery & Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F200EXR features outside dimensions of 98mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F200EXR and Sigma DP1 Merrill in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F200EXR vs the DP1 Merrill.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F200EXR and DP1 Merrill is 93 and 82 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F200EXR and DP1 Merrill.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F200EXR with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will deliver extra detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F200EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.