Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Sigma DP2 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and DP2 Merrill (15MP) and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was manufactured 18 months before the DP2 Merrill which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 matches up versus the DP2 Merrill with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 enjoys external dimensions of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs the DP2 Merrill.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and DP2 Merrill is 90 and 83 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and DP2 Merrill.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will provide greater detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Real 3D W3 will be behind in sensor innovation.