Fujifilm S4800 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F2.8) lens
- 330g - 122 x 67 x 64mm
- Introduced February 2012
- Successor is Sigma DP2 Merrill
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The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm S4800 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sigma. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm S4800 (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Fujifilm S4800 was introduced 12 months after the DP1 Merrill so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm S4800 scores against the DP1 Merrill when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S4800 & Sigma DP1 Merrill. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S4800 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Sigma DP1 Merrill
| Fujifilm S4800 | DP1 Merrill | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | February 2012 | Newer by 12 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | " | Bigger screen (+3") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 Merrill over the Fujifilm S4800
| DP1 Merrill | Fujifilm S4800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Sigma DP1 Merrill
| Fujifilm S4800 | DP1 Merrill | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Fujifilm S4800 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4800 has got exterior measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).
See the Fujifilm S4800 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 compared to the DP1 Merrill.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4800 and DP1 Merrill is 66 and 82 respectively.
Fujifilm S4800 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S4800 and DP1 Merrill.
As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S4800 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Fujifilm S4800 will offer you more detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S4800 provides an edge in sensor tech.
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S4800 | Sigma DP1 Merrill | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Sigma |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S4800 | Sigma DP1 Merrill |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2013-01-30 | 2012-02-08 |
| Physical type | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 384.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4704 x 3136 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | () |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | - |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8s | - |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 518g (1.14 lbs) | 330g (0.73 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") | 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 | ||
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $229 | $1,250 |