Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Sigma DP3 Merrill, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sigma. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm JZ100 (1/2.3") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was introduced 12 months before the DP3 Merrill and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm JZ100 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm JZ100 matches up versus the DP3 Merrill in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 & Sigma DP3 Merrill. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery & Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JZ100 offers physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sigma DP3 Merrill has sizing 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 change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 against the DP3 Merrill.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JZ100 and DP3 Merrill is 95 and 83 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JZ100 and DP3 Merrill.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm JZ100 using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sigma DP3 Merrill will offer you extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JZ100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.