Fujifilm XP150 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

The following is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm XP150 versus Sigma DP2 Merrill, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sigma. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm XP150 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XP150 was launched within a month of the DP2 Merrill so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm XP150 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm XP150 scores vs the DP2 Merrill with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix XP150 and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP150 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP150 has exterior dimensions of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm XP150 versus Sigma DP2 Merrill in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 against the DP2 Merrill.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP150 and DP2 Merrill is 92 and 83 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP150 and DP2 Merrill.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XP150 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will show more detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively.