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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Portability
82
Imaging
71
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Sigma DP3 Merrill front
Portability
83
Imaging
55
Features
33
Overall
46

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Released September 2021
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T30
Sigma DP3 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 75mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Previous Model is Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus Sigma DP3 Merrill, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and DP3 Merrill (15MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was released 8 years after the DP3 Merrill which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T30 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II matches up vs the DP3 Merrill when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Sigma DP3 Merrill

 Fujifilm X-T30 II DP3 Merrill 
AnnouncedSeptember 2021January 2013Newer by 106 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k920kSharper display (+120k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP3 Merrill over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

 DP3 Merrill Fujifilm X-T30 II 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Sigma DP3 Merrill

 Fujifilm X-T30 II DP3 Merrill 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T30 II has got exterior measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Sigma DP3 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus Sigma DP3 Merrill in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II against the DP3 Merrill.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sigma DP3 Merrill size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and DP3 Merrill is 82 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sigma DP3 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The image below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and DP3 Merrill.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm X-T30 II to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T30 II will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sigma DP3 Merrill sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP3 Merrill as a Portrait photography camera
82
you can focus manually
MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
73
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Street photography with Sigma DP3 Merrill
79
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
65
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Sports photography details
Sigma DP3 Merrill Sports photography details
79
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (30.0 frames/s)
MP count excellent (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery (380 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
44
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (75mm)
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Travel photography info
Sigma DP3 Merrill Travel photography info
80
great battery (380 CIPA)
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
54
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Landscape photography with Sigma DP3 Merrill
81
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count excellent (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
saves RAW formats
great battery (380 shots)
lack of image stabilization
55
has manual focus
screen size is decent (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (75mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Vlogging with Sigma DP3 Merrill
36
screen is touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
22
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Sigma DP3 Merrill
 Fujifilm X-T30 IISigma DP3 Merrill
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sigma
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 II Sigma DP3 Merrill
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Released 2021-09-02 2013-01-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Dual TRUE II engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 4704 x 3136
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 425 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 75mm (1x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8
Number of lenses 62 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 900 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 30.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383g (0.84 lb) 330g (0.73 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) -
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $900 $1,353