Fujifilm S8500 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm S8500 versus Sigma DP3 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm S8500 (1/2.3") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S8500 was manufactured very close to the DP3 Merrill so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8500 scores vs the DP3 Merrill in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 and Sigma DP3 Merrill. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery and Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8500 has physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Sigma DP3 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S8500 versus Sigma DP3 Merrill in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 and the DP3 Merrill.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8500 and DP3 Merrill is 61 and 83 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The image here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8500 and DP3 Merrill.

Plainly, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S8500 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm S8500 will result in more detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.