Fujifilm JX370 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm JX370 versus Sigma DP1 Merrill, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm JX370 (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm JX370 was introduced 6 months earlier than the DP1 Merrill and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm JX370 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm JX370 grades versus the DP1 Merrill with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix JX370 & Sigma DP1 Merrill. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm JX370 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX370 provides external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm JX370 versus Sigma DP1 Merrill in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 against the DP1 Merrill.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX370 and DP1 Merrill is 95 and 82 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The image below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX370 and DP1 Merrill.

To sum up, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm JX370 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will show extra detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively.