FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

On this page, we will be matching up the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is relatively comparable but the JZ300 (1/2.3") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The JZ300 was introduced 3 years prior to the DP3 Merrill which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm JZ300 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the JZ300 grades versus the DP3 Merrill with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 & Sigma DP3 Merrill. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery & Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ300 has exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP3 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the JZ300 vs the DP3 Merrill.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and DP3 Merrill is 93 and 83 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The pic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ300 and DP3 Merrill.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The JZ300 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sigma DP3 Merrill will provide extra detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged JZ300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.