Fujifilm SL300 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Let's look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm SL300 versus Sigma DP1 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sigma. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm SL300 (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm SL300 was launched about the same time to the DP1 Merrill so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm SL300 scores against the DP1 Merrill in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix SL300 and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm SL300 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL300 enjoys outer dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

See the Fujifilm SL300 versus Sigma DP1 Merrill in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 vs the DP1 Merrill.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL300 and DP1 Merrill is 67 and 82 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm SL300 and DP1 Merrill.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm SL300 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will provide more detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively.