Fujifilm X100V vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm X100V and Sigma DP3 Merrill, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X100V (26MP) and DP3 Merrill (15MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X100V was manufactured 7 years after the DP3 Merrill which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X100V matches up vs the DP3 Merrill in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X100V and Sigma DP3 Merrill. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X100V Gallery and Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X100V offers exterior measurements of 128mm x 75mm x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") along with a weight of 478 grams (1.05 lbs) while the Sigma DP3 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X100V and Sigma DP3 Merrill in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X100V against the DP3 Merrill.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X100V and DP3 Merrill is 79 and 83 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X100V and DP3 Merrill.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm X100V to give extra detail due to its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X100V is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.