Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Below is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Sigma DP1 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sigma. The resolution of the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F600 EXR was unveiled 6 months earlier than the DP1 Merrill and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm F600 EXR being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR grades versus the DP1 Merrill when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F600 EXR Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F600 EXR offers physical dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Sigma DP1 Merrill in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR compared to the DP1 Merrill.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and DP1 Merrill is 91 and 82 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and DP1 Merrill.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F600 EXR with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm F600 EXR will deliver extra detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.