Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

The following is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Sigma SD1 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Sigma. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was revealed 4 months before the SD1 Merrill and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X-S1 matches up vs the SD1 Merrill in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-S1 and Sigma SD1 Merrill. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery and Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-S1 has got physical measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") along with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 Merrill has specifications of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Sigma SD1 Merrill in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 vs the SD1 Merrill.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S1 and SD1 Merrill is 52 and 57 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The image underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-S1 and SD1 Merrill.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S1 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sigma SD1 Merrill will resolve extra detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.