Fujifilm S4200 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Following is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm S4200 and Sigma DP1 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sigma. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm S4200 (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S4200 was announced very close to the DP1 Merrill and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm S4200 scores vs the DP1 Merrill when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S4200 and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S4200 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S4200 enjoys physical dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 Merrill has sizing of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 compared to the DP1 Merrill.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4200 and DP1 Merrill is 67 and 82 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4200 and DP1 Merrill.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S4200 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will offer greater detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively.