Fujifilm S8600 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

In this article, we will be comparing the Fujifilm S8600 versus Sigma SD1 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sigma. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm S8600 (1/2.3") and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S8600 was introduced 22 months after the SD1 Merrill which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm S8600 matches up against the SD1 Merrill in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 and Sigma SD1 Merrill. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery and Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8600 comes with exterior measurements of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") having a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 Merrill has dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S8600 versus Sigma SD1 Merrill in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 versus the SD1 Merrill.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8600 and SD1 Merrill is 76 and 57 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8600 and SD1 Merrill.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S8600 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm S8600 will render extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S8600 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.