Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Sigma DP2 Merrill, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sigma. The resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm JZ100 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was brought out about the same time to the DP2 Merrill which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm JZ100 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm JZ100 scores versus the DP2 Merrill with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 & Sigma DP2 Merrill. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm JZ100 provides physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

See the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Sigma DP2 Merrill in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 compared to the DP2 Merrill.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JZ100 and DP2 Merrill is 95 and 83 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JZ100 and DP2 Merrill.

As you can tell, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm JZ100 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will give more detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.