Fujifilm S8400W vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm S8400W vs Sigma DP2 Merrill, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm S8400W (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S8400W was introduced 14 months later than the DP2 Merrill which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm S8400W matches up vs the DP2 Merrill in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W & Sigma DP2 Merrill. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery & Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8400W comes with outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S8400W vs Sigma DP2 Merrill in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W compared to the DP2 Merrill.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8400W and DP2 Merrill is 61 and 83 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The graphic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8400W and DP2 Merrill.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S8400W with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm S8400W will provide extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S8400W provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.