Fujifilm Z30 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm Z30 versus Sigma DP3 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and DP3 Merrill (15MP) and the Fujifilm Z30 (1/2.3") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm Z30 was brought out 4 years prior to the DP3 Merrill and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm Z30 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm Z30 grades vs the DP3 Merrill with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Z30 and Sigma DP3 Merrill. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z30 Gallery and Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z30 provides physical dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sigma DP3 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm Z30 versus Sigma DP3 Merrill in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 compared to the DP3 Merrill.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z30 and DP3 Merrill is 96 and 83 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The visual underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z30 and DP3 Merrill.

All in all, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Z30 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sigma DP3 Merrill will produce extra detail having its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.