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Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Portability
86
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66
Fujifilm X70 front
 
Sigma DP3 Merrill front
Portability
83
Imaging
57
Features
33
Overall
47

Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Key Specs

Fujifilm X70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
  • 340g - 113 x 64 x 44mm
  • Released January 2016
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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Overview

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm X70 versus Sigma DP3 Merrill, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sigma. The resolution of the Fujifilm X70 (16MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X70 was released 3 years after the DP3 Merrill which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X70 matches up against the DP3 Merrill with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X70 over the Sigma DP3 Merrill

 Fujifilm X70 DP3 Merrill 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2013More modern by 37 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP3 Merrill over the Fujifilm X70

 DP3 Merrill Fujifilm X70 

Common features in the Fujifilm X70 and Sigma DP3 Merrill

 Fujifilm X70 DP3 Merrill 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement

Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X70 has got physical dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Sigma DP3 Merrill has dimensions 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X70 against the DP3 Merrill.

Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X70 and DP3 Merrill is 86 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The picture here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X70 and DP3 Merrill.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm X70 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X70 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X70
Portrait photography with Sigma DP3 Merrill
76
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
74
you can focus manually
MP count good (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X70
Street photography with Sigma DP3 Merrill
78
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus by touch
no image stabilization
65
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X70 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP3 Merrill as a Sports photography camera
65
silent mode (1/32,000s)
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no image stabilization
45
MP count good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (75mm)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X70 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP3 Merrill as a Travel photography camera
78
boasts focus by touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
MP count good (15 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X70 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP3 Merrill as a Landscape photography camera
60
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3")
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
56
you can focus manually
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (75mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Vlogging factors
Sigma DP3 Merrill Vlogging factors
74
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
22
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X70 and Sigma DP3 Merrill
 Fujifilm X70Sigma DP3 Merrill
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sigma
Model type Fujifilm X70 Sigma DP3 Merrill
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2016-01-15 2013-01-08
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 15.6mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 15 megapixel
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 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 77 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 75mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-16.0 f/2.8
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s -
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.90 m (at ISO 1600 (5.5m at ISO 100)) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro , Suppressed Flash, Commander no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 340g (0.75 pounds) 330g (0.73 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") 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 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $700 $1,353