• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • APS-C 369.0mm2
  • 14.8 megapixels
  • 75.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm JX300 advantages over Sigma DP3 Merrill

  • Less expensive
    $130 vs $1000 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • More telephoto lens reach
    140 mm vs 75 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 200 vs 97 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Thinner
    24 mm vs 80 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    130g vs 400g
    Lighter weight
  • Wider angle lens
    28 mm vs 75 mm
    Capture more of the scene

Sigma DP3 Merrill advantages over Fujifilm JX300

  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 5.00 vs 1.44 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.
  • 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
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    4.0 fps vs 1.2 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    7 vs 3 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

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
  • 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
  • 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 P70

Fujifilm JX300
Pentax P70
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Manual focus

Compare Fujifilm JX300 vs Pentax P70

Sigma DP3 Merrill
Pentax P70
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Pentax P70

Compared to Sony DSC-S980

Fujifilm JX300
Sony DSC-S980
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • Wider angle lens
  • $149
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm JX300 vs Sony DSC-S980

Sigma DP3 Merrill
Sony DSC-S980
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $149
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony DSC-S980

Compared to Olympus FE-4000

Fujifilm JX300
Olympus FE-4000
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Fujifilm JX300 vs Olympus FE-4000

Sigma DP3 Merrill
Olympus FE-4000
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Olympus FE-4000

Compared to Olympus FE-4020

Fujifilm JX300
Olympus FE-4020
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Fujifilm JX300 vs Olympus FE-4020

Sigma DP3 Merrill
Olympus FE-4020
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Olympus FE-4020

Compared to Fujifilm JX350

Fujifilm JX300
Fujifilm JX350
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $160
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Fujifilm JX300 vs Fujifilm JX350

Sigma DP3 Merrill
Fujifilm JX350
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $160
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Fujifilm JX350

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