FujiFilm XP10 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Its time to take a closer look at the FujiFilm XP10 and Sigma DP3 Merrill, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the XP10 (12MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is very well matched but the XP10 (1/2.3") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The XP10 was introduced 3 years earlier than the DP3 Merrill which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm XP10 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the XP10 matches up versus the DP3 Merrill with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix XP10 & Sigma DP3 Merrill. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm XP10 Gallery & Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm XP10 enjoys outside measurements of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and 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).

Look at the FujiFilm XP10 and Sigma DP3 Merrill in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the XP10 compared to the DP3 Merrill.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the XP10 and DP3 Merrill is 95 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The picture below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the XP10 and DP3 Merrill.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The XP10 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sigma DP3 Merrill will resolve greater detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged XP10 is going to be behind in sensor tech.