Fujifilm S8500 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/7000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 790g - 146 x 113 x 80mm
- Introduced April 2012
- Succeeded the Sigma SD1
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The following is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm S8500 versus Sigma SD1 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Sigma. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm S8500 (1/2.3") and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Fujifilm S8500 was revealed 10 months after the SD1 Merrill and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm S8500 matches up vs the SD1 Merrill when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 and Sigma SD1 Merrill. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery and Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Sigma SD1 Merrill
| Fujifilm S8500 | SD1 Merrill | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | April 2012 | Newer by 10 months |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 Merrill over the Fujifilm S8500
| SD1 Merrill | Fujifilm S8500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Sigma SD1 Merrill
| Fujifilm S8500 | SD1 Merrill | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm S8500 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8500 has outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 Merrill has sizing of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm S8500 versus Sigma SD1 Merrill in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 against the SD1 Merrill.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8500 and SD1 Merrill is 61 and 57 respectively.
Fujifilm S8500 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8500 and SD1 Merrill.
As you can see, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S8500 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Fujifilm S8500 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S8500 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.
Fujifilm S8500 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Sigma SD1 Merrill | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Sigma |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Sigma SD1 Merrill |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
| Released | 2013-01-07 | 2012-04-10 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Dual True II |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 16MP | 15MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4800 x 3200 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
| Lens zoom range | 24-1104mm (46.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 0cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 76 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | - |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/7000 secs | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | - | no built-in flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
| Video format | 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 | 670 gr (1.48 lb) | 790 gr (1.74 lb) |
| Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $500 | $2,339 |
