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Fujifilm X100T vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Portability
80
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60
Fujifilm X100T front
 
Sigma DP3 Merrill front
Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46

Fujifilm X100T vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Key Specs

Fujifilm X100T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 440g - 127 x 74 x 52mm
  • Introduced September 2014
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X100S
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X100F
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
  • Superseded the Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Fujifilm X100T vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm X100T and Sigma DP3 Merrill, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X100T (16MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X100T was released 21 months later than the DP3 Merrill making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X100T scores vs the DP3 Merrill in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100T over the Sigma DP3 Merrill

 Fujifilm X100T DP3 Merrill 
IntroducedSeptember 2014January 2013More recent by 21 months
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP3 Merrill over the Fujifilm X100T

 DP3 Merrill Fujifilm X100T 

Common features in the Fujifilm X100T and Sigma DP3 Merrill

 Fujifilm X100T DP3 Merrill 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X100T vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X100T features outside measurements of 127mm x 74mm x 52mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.0") and a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP3 Merrill has sizing 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 the Fujifilm X100T and Sigma DP3 Merrill in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X100T against the DP3 Merrill.

Fujifilm X100T vs Sigma DP3 Merrill size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X100T and DP3 Merrill is 80 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X100T vs Sigma DP3 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100T vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The visual here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X100T and DP3 Merrill.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm X100T to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X100T will have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X100T vs Sigma DP3 Merrill sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100T vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100T vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X100T
Portrait photography with Sigma DP3 Merrill
74
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
73
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100T Street photography features
Sigma DP3 Merrill Street photography features
64
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
65
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100T Sports photography information
Sigma DP3 Merrill Sports photography information
57
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
44
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (75mm)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100T Travel photography information
Sigma DP3 Merrill Travel photography information
73
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f2.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
54
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100T Landscape photography highlights
Sigma DP3 Merrill Landscape photography highlights
64
manual focus
great max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
no image stabilization
55
you can focus manually
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (75mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100T Vlogging info
Sigma DP3 Merrill Vlogging info
35
great max aperture (f2.0)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
22
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic jack
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Fujifilm X100T vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100T and Sigma DP3 Merrill
 Fujifilm X100TSigma DP3 Merrill
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sigma
Model type Fujifilm X100T Sigma DP3 Merrill
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-09-12 2013-01-08
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II Dual TRUE II engine
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 4704 x 3136
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 75mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 92 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.00 m (at ISO 1600) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, forced, suppressed, slow synchro, commander no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 440g (0.97 lb) 330g (0.73 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 74 x 52mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.0") 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 330 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $899 $1,353