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Fujifilm X100V vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Portability
79
Imaging
71
Features
75
Overall
72
Fujifilm X100V front
 
Sigma DP3 Merrill front
Portability
83
Imaging
57
Features
33
Overall
47

Fujifilm X100V vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Key Specs

Fujifilm X100V
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 478g - 128 x 75 x 53mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X100F
Sigma DP3 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 75mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Superseded the Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Fujifilm X100V vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100V over the Sigma DP3 Merrill

 Fujifilm X100V DP3 Merrill 
RevealedFebruary 2020January 2013More modern by 87 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1620k920kCrisper screen (+700k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP3 Merrill over the Fujifilm X100V

 DP3 Merrill Fujifilm X100V 

Common features in the Fujifilm X100V and Sigma DP3 Merrill

 Fujifilm X100V DP3 Merrill 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Fujifilm X100V vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Fujifilm X100V vs Sigma DP3 Merrill size comparison

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

Fujifilm X100V vs Sigma DP3 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X100V vs Sigma DP3 Merrill sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100V vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Portrait photography features
Sigma DP3 Merrill Portrait photography features
82
focusing manually
amazing megapixels (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Street photography features
Sigma DP3 Merrill Street photography features
74
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes focus via touch
weather proofing
no image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (478g)
65
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100V as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP3 Merrill as a Sports photography camera
74
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
amazing megapixels (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery pack (420 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
no image stabilization
45
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (75mm)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Travel photography advice
Sigma DP3 Merrill Travel photography advice
76
good battery pack (420 CIPA)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
amazing megapixels (26MP)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average in class (478 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
54
resolution is good (15MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Landscape photography advice
Sigma DP3 Merrill Landscape photography advice
73
focusing manually
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
amazing megapixels (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
weather proofing
good battery pack (420 per charge)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
no image stabilization
56
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (75mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Vlogging features
Sigma DP3 Merrill Vlogging features
35
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen enabled
offers face detection focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (478 grams)
22
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm X100V vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100V and Sigma DP3 Merrill
 Fujifilm X100VSigma DP3 Merrill
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sigma
Model type Fujifilm X100V Sigma DP3 Merrill
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2020-02-04 2013-01-08
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor Pro 4 Dual TRUE II engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 4704 x 3136
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 425 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 75mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0 f/2.8
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,620k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Standard, Slow Sync, Manual, Commander, off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 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 478g (1.05 lbs) 330g (0.73 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 75 x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 420 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) -
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $1,399 $1,353