Fujifilm S8600 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Fujifilm S8600 and Sigma DP3 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm S8600 (1/2.3") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S8600 was released 13 months after the DP3 Merrill making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S8600 matches up versus the DP3 Merrill with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 and Sigma DP3 Merrill. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery and Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8600 has outside dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Sigma DP3 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S8600 and Sigma DP3 Merrill in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 against the DP3 Merrill.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8600 and DP3 Merrill is 76 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8600 and DP3 Merrill.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S8600 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm S8600 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S8600 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.