Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm S2 Pro versus Sigma SD1 Merrill, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and SD1 Merrill (15MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm S2 Pro was unveiled 10 years before the SD1 Merrill and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S2 Pro matches up vs the SD1 Merrill with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro & Sigma SD1 Merrill. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S2 Pro Gallery & Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S2 Pro comes with external dimensions of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 Merrill has proportions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S2 Pro versus the SD1 Merrill.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and SD1 Merrill is 56 and 57 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The visual below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and SD1 Merrill.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sigma SD1 Merrill to provide you with extra detail having an extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S2 Pro will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.