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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Comparison

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FujiFilm S2800HD

14 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor

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Sigma DP1 Merrill

15 MP | APS-C (24 x 16 mm) CMOS (Foveon X3) Sensor

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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: FujiFilm S2800HD, which was introduced in February 2010 is a Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Sigma DP1 Merrill, which was introduced in February 2012 is a Large Sensor Compact camera with a 15.0MP APS-C sensor. As you can see, S2800HD is 2 years older than DP1 Merrill. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of FujiFilm S2800HD and Sigma DP1 Merrill before getting into our more detailed comparison.

FujiFilm S2800HD Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2010-02-02
  • 14MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 64 - 1600 ( expands to 6400)
  • 28-504 mm F3.1-5.6 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • Electronic viewfinder
  • 1 fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 437g. 110 x 74 x 82 mm
  • Also known as FinePix S2900HD

Sigma DP1 Merrill Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2012-02-08
  • 15MP - APS-C CMOS (Foveon X3) Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Mount
  • Fixed Type Screen
  • continuous shooting
  • - 640 x 480 video resolution
  • 330g. 122 x 67 x 64 mm

Sigma DP1 Merrill was replaced by Sigma DP2 Merrill. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma DP1 Merrill
Sigma DP2 Merrill vs FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD (FinePix S2900HD)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how FujiFilm S2800HD and Sigma DP1 Merrill compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD over Sigma DP1 Merrill
Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs No Useful in low-light
Viewfinder
Electronic vs None Better framing and control
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 3 inches larger display
Max Mech. Shutter
1/2000s vs 1/s faster mechanical shutter
Focal Length - Tele
504mm vs mm 504 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
18× vs more flexible focal coverage
Max Video Resolution
1280 x 720 vs 640 x 480 Higher Resolution Video


Reasons to choose Sigma DP1 Merrill over FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Max Sensor Resolution
15 MP vs 14 MP 7% more pixels
Max ISO
6.400 vs 1.600 300% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Resolution
920k dots vs 230k dots 300% higher resolution screen
Weight
330 g vs 437 g 107 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide
mm vs 28mm 28 mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
2.80 vs 3.10 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
2.80 vs 5.60 faster lens at tele

Common Strengths of FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD and Sigma DP1 Merrill
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Common Weaknesses of FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD and Sigma DP1 Merrill
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
LCD Screen Size
3" vs Small display
Continuous Shooting
1.0fps vs fps Slow shooting speeds
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
AE Bracketing
No vs No Not good for multi-exposure HDR
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma DP1 Merrill: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate FujiFilm S2800HD and Sigma DP1 Merrill side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. FujiFilm S2800HD has external dimensions of 110 x 74 x 82 mm (4.33 x 2.91 x 3.23″) and weighs 437 g (0.96 lb / 15.41 oz) (including batteries). Sigma DP1 Merrill has external dimensions of 122 x 67 x 64 mm (4.8 x 2.64 x 2.52″) and weighs 330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of FujiFilm S2800HD and Sigma DP1 Merrill. Sigma DP1 Merrill is 7mm shorter and 18mm thinner than FujiFilm S2800HD but it is also 12mm wider.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of FujiFilm S2800HD and Sigma DP1 Merrill Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of FujiFilm S2800HD and Sigma DP1 Merrill.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of FujiFilm S2800HD and Sigma DP1 Merrill Size and Weight - Back View

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Sigma DP1 Merrill is significantly lighter (107g ) than the FujiFilm S2800HD which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

S2800HD
DP1 Merrill
Min
Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

S2800HD
DP1 Merrill
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD (FinePix S2900HD) nor Sigma DP1 Merrill provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

FujiFilm S2800HD's 3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Sigma DP1 Merrill's screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma DP1 Merrill: Sensor Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD has a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor . On the other hand, Sigma DP1 Merrill has a 15.0MP APS-C (24 x 16 mm ) sized CMOS (Foveon X3) sensor and features Dual TRUE II engine processor.

Below you can see the S2800HD and DP1 Merrill sensor size comparison.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of FujiFilm S2800HD and Sigma DP1 Merrill Cameras


As seen above, Sigma DP1 Merrill has a 13.7x Larger sensor area than FujiFilm S2800HD. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Lens Specs Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD features a 28-504 mm F3.1-5.6 18× zoom lens whereas Sigma DP1 Merrill features a F2.8 zoom lens.

Sigma DP1 Merrill has 28mm wider coverage than the FujiFilm S2800HD. At f2.80, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, FujiFilm S2800HD has 504mm longer reach than the Sigma DP1 Merrill. However, with a max aperture of f2.80, Sigma DP1 Merrill is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

S2800HD
DP1 Merrill
Widest - Samsung WB2200F
Average
Telezoom

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

S2800HD
DP1 Merrill
Longest - Nikon P1000
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

S2800HD
DP1 Merrill
Fastest - Olympus 1
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

S2800HD
DP1 Merrill
Fastest - Sony RX10 III
Average
What types of Photography are FujiFilm S2800HD and Sigma DP1 Merrill Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare FujiFilm S2800HD and Sigma DP1 Merrill for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

FujiFilm S2800HD for Portrait Photography

POOR

Sigma DP1 Merrill for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Manual Focus Mode
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Large APS-C (24 x 16 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 15.0MP
No Image Stabilization
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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FujiFilm S2800HD for Street Photography

GOOD

Sigma DP1 Merrill for Street Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
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Large APS-C (24 x 16 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
No Image Stabilization
No Built-in Viewfinder
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FujiFilm S2800HD for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Sigma DP1 Merrill for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Exposure Mode
504 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Manual Focus Mode
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
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RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
No Image Stabilization
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/s
Focus Points
mm Tele Lens
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FujiFilm S2800HD for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Sigma DP1 Merrill for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
18.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
437g
Body Thickness 82mm
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Large APS-C (24 x 16 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
330g
Body Thickness 64mm
X Optical Zoom
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FujiFilm S2800HD for Landscape Photography

POOR

Sigma DP1 Merrill for Landscape Photography

POOR
Manual Exposure Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Large APS-C (24 x 16 mm) sensor
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 15.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma DP1 Merrill: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated FujiFilm S2800HD and Sigma DP1 Merrill, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how FujiFilm S2800HD and Sigma DP1 Merrill scores compare:

FujiFilm S2800HD
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #94 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #746 out of 1226 in all Cameras
Sigma DP1 Merrill
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #57 out of 61 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #760 out of 1226 in all Cameras

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Sigma DP1 Merrill vs FujiFilm S2800HD Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Sigma DP1 Merrill
Brand FujiFilm Sigma
Announced 2010-02-02 2012-02-08
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) Large sensor compact
Sensor
Type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Size 1/2.3-inch APS-C
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 24 x 16 mm
Area 28.07mm2 384.00mm2
Megapixels 14 megapixels 15 megapixels
Max Resolution 4288 x 3216 4704x3136
Max Native Light sensitivity 1,600 ISO 6,400 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 6400 ISO -
Min Native Light sensitivity 64 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 28-504 mm (18×) no lens
Max Aperture F3.1-5.6 F2.8
Macro Focus Range 2cm n/a
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3"
Resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder Coverage 99% n/a
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s n/a
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Sensor-shift No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.40 m no built-in flash
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps n/a
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 640 x 480
Video Formats Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 437g 330g
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm 122 x 67 x 64mm
Battery Life n/a n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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