FujiFilm AX350 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix AX350 & Sigma DP3 Merrill. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm AX350 Gallery & Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Sigma DP3 Merrill
AX350 | DP3 Merrill |
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Reasons to pick Sigma DP3 Merrill over the FujiFilm AX350
DP3 Merrill | AX350 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 24 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Sigma DP3 Merrill
AX350 | DP3 Merrill | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the FujiFilm AX350 and Sigma DP3 Merrill in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 | Sigma DP3 Merrill | |
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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 |