Fujifilm S4800 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 versus Sigma SD1 Merrill, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Sigma. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm S4800 (1/2.3") and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S4800 was manufactured 10 months later than the SD1 Merrill which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm S4800 matches up vs the SD1 Merrill with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S4800 & Sigma SD1 Merrill. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S4800 Gallery & Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4800 has got physical dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 Merrill has dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S4800 versus Sigma SD1 Merrill in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 and the SD1 Merrill.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4800 and SD1 Merrill is 66 and 57 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The graphic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4800 and SD1 Merrill.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S4800 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Fujifilm S4800 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S4800 provides an advantage in sensor technology.