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Fujifilm X100F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Portability
79
Imaging
67
Features
69
Overall
67
Fujifilm X100F front
 
Sigma DP3 Merrill front
Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46

Fujifilm X100F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Key Specs

Fujifilm X100F
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 469g - 127 x 75 x 52mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X100T
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X100V
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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Older Model is Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Fujifilm X100F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X100F and Sigma DP3 Merrill, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X100F (24MP) and DP3 Merrill (15MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X100F was introduced 4 years later than the DP3 Merrill and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X100F matches up against the DP3 Merrill with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100F over the Sigma DP3 Merrill

 Fujifilm X100F DP3 Merrill 
IntroducedJanuary 2017January 2013Fresher by 50 months
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP3 Merrill over the Fujifilm X100F

 DP3 Merrill Fujifilm X100F 

Common features in the Fujifilm X100F and Sigma DP3 Merrill

 Fujifilm X100F DP3 Merrill 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X100F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X100F offers physical dimensions of 127mm x 75mm x 52mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.0") having a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Sigma DP3 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X100F versus the DP3 Merrill.

Fujifilm X100F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X100F and DP3 Merrill is 79 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X100F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The visual below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X100F and DP3 Merrill.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm X100F to produce greater detail using its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X100F is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X100F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X100F
Portrait photography with Sigma DP3 Merrill
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
73
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X100F
Street photography with Sigma DP3 Merrill
65
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
65
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Sports photography factors
Sigma DP3 Merrill Sports photography factors
69
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery (390 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
no image stabilization
44
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (75mm)
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Travel photography details
Sigma DP3 Merrill Travel photography details
77
better than average battery (390 shots)
megapixel count good (24MP)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
display is not selfie friendly
54
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100F as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP3 Merrill as a Landscape photography camera
71
manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (390 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
no image stabilization
55
manual focus
screen size is decent (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (75mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X100F
Vlogging with Sigma DP3 Merrill
35
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic port
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
22
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Fujifilm X100F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100F and Sigma DP3 Merrill
 Fujifilm X100FSigma DP3 Merrill
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sigma
Model Fujifilm X100F Sigma DP3 Merrill
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2017-01-18 2013-01-08
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor Pro Dual TRUE II engine
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4704 x 3136
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 325 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 75mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/2.0 f/2.8
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 92 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4s -
Max shutter speed 1/4000s -
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, forced, suppressed, slow synchro, commander no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 469 gr (1.03 lb) 330 gr (0.73 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 75 x 52mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.0") 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 390 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $1,300 $1,353