Fujifilm S8400W vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

On this page, we will be looking at the Fujifilm S8400W and Sigma SD1 Merrill, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Sigma. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm S8400W (1/2.3") and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S8400W was unveiled 12 months after the SD1 Merrill which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8400W scores versus the SD1 Merrill for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W & Sigma SD1 Merrill. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery & Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8400W comes with outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and 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).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W and the SD1 Merrill.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8400W and SD1 Merrill is 61 and 57 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8400W and SD1 Merrill.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S8400W using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm S8400W will deliver greater detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S8400W provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.