Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sigma DP3 Merrill, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was introduced within a month of the DP3 Merrill which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR grades vs the DP3 Merrill with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR & Sigma DP3 Merrill. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm HS35EXR Gallery & Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm HS35EXR provides exterior dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") along with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Sigma DP3 Merrill has proportions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs the DP3 Merrill.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and DP3 Merrill is 59 and 83 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The graphic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and DP3 Merrill.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS35EXR with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will give you extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively.