Fujifilm S9200 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Here is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm S9200 and Sigma SD1 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Sigma. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm S9200 (1/2.3") and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S9200 was introduced 22 months later than the SD1 Merrill which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S9200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S9200 scores against the SD1 Merrill with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S9200 and Sigma SD1 Merrill. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S9200 Gallery and Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9200 comes with external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst 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).

Check out the Fujifilm S9200 and Sigma SD1 Merrill in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S9200 compared to the SD1 Merrill.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9200 and SD1 Merrill is 61 and 57 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9200 and SD1 Merrill.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S9200 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm S9200 will offer greater detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S9200 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.