Fujifilm XP120 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

In this article, we are analyzing the Fujifilm XP120 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is very close but the Fujifilm XP120 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XP120 was manufactured 4 years later than the DP2 Merrill and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm XP120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm XP120 scores against the DP2 Merrill with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix XP120 and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP120 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP120 comes with outer dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

See the Fujifilm XP120 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 against the DP2 Merrill.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP120 and DP2 Merrill is 91 and 83 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP120 and DP2 Merrill.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XP120 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm XP120 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XP120 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.