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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
22
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD front
 
Sigma DP1 Merrill front
Portability
82
Imaging
55
Features
30
Overall
45

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Key Specs

Fujifilm S2000HD
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-414mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 426g - 111 x 79 x 76mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Sigma DP1 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 64mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Replacement is Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Fujifilm S2000HD versus Sigma DP1 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) and DP1 Merrill (15MP) and the Fujifilm S2000HD (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S2000HD was introduced 4 years earlier than the DP1 Merrill and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S2000HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm S2000HD scores against the DP1 Merrill when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2000HD over the Sigma DP1 Merrill

 Fujifilm S2000HD DP1 Merrill 
Display sizing2.7""Larger display (+2.7")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 Merrill over the Fujifilm S2000HD

 DP1 Merrill Fujifilm S2000HD 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2009More recent by 37 months
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S2000HD and Sigma DP1 Merrill

 Fujifilm S2000HD DP1 Merrill 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S2000HD features physical measurements of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S2000HD versus Sigma DP1 Merrill in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD against the DP1 Merrill.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sigma DP1 Merrill size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S2000HD and DP1 Merrill is 75 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sigma DP1 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S2000HD and DP1 Merrill.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S2000HD with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will deliver more detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S2000HD is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sigma DP1 Merrill sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Portrait photography information
Sigma DP1 Merrill Portrait photography information
27
you can focus manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
73
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Street photography features
Sigma DP1 Merrill Street photography features
38
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
64
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP1 Merrill as a Sports photography camera
23
great zoom range (28-414mm 14.8 x zoom)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
47
megapixel count decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Travel photography highlights
Sigma DP1 Merrill Travel photography highlights
53
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (414mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
53
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Landscape photography details
Sigma DP1 Merrill Landscape photography details
30
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
50
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (")
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Vlogging highlights
Sigma DP1 Merrill Vlogging highlights
21
reasonably wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
21
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2000HD and Sigma DP1 Merrill
 Fujifilm FinePix S2000HDSigma DP1 Merrill
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sigma
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD Sigma DP1 Merrill
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-15 2012-02-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Dual TRUE II engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4704 x 3136
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-414mm (14.8x) ()
Max aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" -
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.80 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426g (0.94 lbs) 330g (0.73 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 79 x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") 122 x 67 x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $280 $1,250