Fujifilm X100 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Following is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm X100 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sigma. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X100 (12MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X100 was announced 20 months before the DP3 Merrill making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X100 grades vs the DP3 Merrill when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix X100 and Sigma DP3 Merrill. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X100 Gallery and Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X100 has outer dimensions of 126mm x 75mm x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP3 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X100 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X100 vs the DP3 Merrill.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X100 and DP3 Merrill is 80 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The picture here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X100 and DP3 Merrill.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sigma DP3 Merrill to result in more detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X100 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.