Fujifilm SL300 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Here, we are matching up the Fujifilm SL300 and Sigma DP2 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sigma. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm SL300 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm SL300 was introduced about the same time to the DP2 Merrill so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm SL300 grades vs the DP2 Merrill in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix SL300 and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm SL300 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm SL300 features physical measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm SL300 and Sigma DP2 Merrill in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 vs the DP2 Merrill.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL300 and DP2 Merrill is 67 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The pic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL300 and DP2 Merrill.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm SL300 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will give you extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.