• APS-C 368.2mm2
  • 16.3 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • APS-C 369.0mm2
  • 14.8 megapixels
  • 75.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm X-Pro1 advantages over Sigma DP3 Merrill

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 300 vs 97 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Thinner
    42 mm vs 80 mm
    Thinner
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    5.2 fps vs 4.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    18 vs 7 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Faster RAW shooting
    5.4 fps vs 4.0 fps
    Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
  • Bigger RAW buffer
    11 vs 7 shots
    Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    25600 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Sigma DP3 Merrill advantages over Fujifilm X-Pro1

  • Less expensive
    $1000 vs $1700 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Internal flash
    Neither provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Top deck display
    Neither provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

  • Quality build; Unique hybrid optical viewfinder; Excellent LCD; Good controls; Excellent image quality.

  • Limited to prime lenses (for now); Loose aperture ring and EV dial; Mediocre autofocus speeds; Slow buffer clearing; Tripod socket too close to battery compartment.

  • Read our Fujifilm X-Pro1 Review

The Competition

Compared to Samsung NX11

Fujifilm X-Pro1
Samsung NX11
  • $499
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Focus peaking
  • $649
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX11

Sigma DP3 Merrill
Samsung NX11
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • More dots on screen
  • Doesn't require an AA filter
  • $649
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Samsung NX11

Compared to Pentax K-01

Fujifilm X-Pro1
Pentax K-01
  • $499
  • APS-C
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $359
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Pentax K-01

Sigma DP3 Merrill
Pentax K-01
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Doesn't require an AA filter
  • $359
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Pentax K-01

Compared to Samsung NX20

Fujifilm X-Pro1
Samsung NX20
  • $499
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Focus peaking
  • $400
  • APS-C
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX20

Sigma DP3 Merrill
Samsung NX20
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Bigger pixels
  • More dots on screen
  • $400
  • APS-C
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Samsung NX20

Compared to Sony NEX-F3

Fujifilm X-Pro1
Sony NEX-F3
  • $499
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $600
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX-F3

Sigma DP3 Merrill
Sony NEX-F3
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Doesn't require an AA filter
  • $600
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony NEX-F3

Compared to Sony NEX-6

Fujifilm X-Pro1
Sony NEX-6
  • $499
  • APS-C
  • Fast startup
  • Doesn't require an AA filter
  • $549
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX-6

Sigma DP3 Merrill
Sony NEX-6
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Doesn't require an AA filter
  • $549
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony NEX-6

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