• 1/1.6 inch 48.6mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 35.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • APS-C 369.0mm2
  • 14.8 megapixels
  • 75.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm F60fd advantages over Sigma DP3 Merrill

  • Less expensive
    $300 vs $1000 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • More telephoto lens reach
    105 mm vs 75 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 230 vs 97 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Thinner
    22 mm vs 80 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    182g vs 400g
    Lighter weight
  • Wider angle lens
    35 mm vs 75 mm
    Capture more of the scene

Sigma DP3 Merrill advantages over Fujifilm F60fd

  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 1/1.6 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 5.00 vs 1.91 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Newer
    11 years vs 16 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • More dots on screen
    922k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • More pixels
    14.8 vs 12.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    4.0 fps vs 2.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    7 vs 3 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • 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
  • 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
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Pentax A40

Fujifilm F60fd
Pentax A40
  • $300
  • 1/1.6 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Longer exposure
  • $300
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Manual focus

Compare Fujifilm F60fd vs Pentax A40

Sigma DP3 Merrill
Pentax A40
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $300
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Pentax A40

Compared to Sony DSC-W300

Fujifilm F60fd
Sony DSC-W300
  • $300
  • 1/1.6 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
  • $350
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm F60fd vs Sony DSC-W300

Sigma DP3 Merrill
Sony DSC-W300
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $350
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony DSC-W300

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FX150

Fujifilm F60fd
Panasonic DMC-FX150
  • $300
  • 1/1.6 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
  • $400
  • 1/1.72 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm F60fd vs Panasonic DMC-FX150

Sigma DP3 Merrill
Panasonic DMC-FX150
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $400
  • 1/1.72 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Panasonic DMC-FX150

Compared to Nikon S710

Fujifilm F60fd
Nikon S710
  • $300
  • 1/1.6 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
  • $380
  • 1/1.72 inch
  • More pixels
  • Wider angle lens

Compare Fujifilm F60fd vs Nikon S710

Sigma DP3 Merrill
Nikon S710
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $380
  • 1/1.72 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Nikon S710

Compared to Canon SD990 IS

Fujifilm F60fd
Canon SD990 IS
  • $300
  • 1/1.6 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
  • $400
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Fast startup

Compare Fujifilm F60fd vs Canon SD990 IS

Sigma DP3 Merrill
Canon SD990 IS
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $400
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Canon SD990 IS

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