Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma DP3 Merrill, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and DP3 Merrill (15MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm S3 Pro was unveiled 8 years prior to the DP3 Merrill which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm S3 Pro matches up vs the DP3 Merrill in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro and Sigma DP3 Merrill. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery and Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S3 Pro comes with physical dimensions of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") having a weight of 930 grams (2.05 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).

Look at the Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma DP3 Merrill in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S3 Pro compared to the DP3 Merrill.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and DP3 Merrill is 54 and 83 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and DP3 Merrill.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sigma DP3 Merrill to offer you greater detail having an extra 9MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S3 Pro is going to be behind in sensor innovation.