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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Sigma DP3 Merrill front
Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AX355
Sigma DP3 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 75mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Older Model is Sigma DP2 Merrill
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the FujiFilm AX350 and Sigma DP3 Merrill, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is very similar but the AX350 (1/2.3") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The AX350 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the DP3 Merrill making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm AX350 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the AX350 grades versus the DP3 Merrill with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Sigma DP3 Merrill

 AX350 DP3 Merrill 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP3 Merrill over the FujiFilm AX350

 DP3 Merrill AX350 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 24 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Sigma DP3 Merrill

 AX350 DP3 Merrill 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AX350 offers exterior dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP3 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the AX350 and the DP3 Merrill.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AX350 and DP3 Merrill is 94 and 83 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the AX350 and DP3 Merrill.

As you have seen, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The AX350 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the FujiFilm AX350 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older AX350 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AX350
Portrait photography with Sigma DP3 Merrill
29
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
73
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography details
Sigma DP3 Merrill Street photography details
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
65
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography highlights
Sigma DP3 Merrill Sports photography highlights
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (75mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm AX350
Travel photography with Sigma DP3 Merrill
56
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
54
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography information
Sigma DP3 Merrill Landscape photography information
28
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery (180 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
55
focusing manually
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (75mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AX350
Vlogging with Sigma DP3 Merrill
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
22
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Sigma DP3 Merrill
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Sigma DP3 Merrill
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sigma
Model FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Sigma DP3 Merrill
Also referred to as FinePix AX355 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Dual TRUE II engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4704 x 3136
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-165mm (5.0x) 75mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s -
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 330 gr (0.73 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 pictures -
Battery type AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC -
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $0 $1,353