• APS-C 369.0mm2
  • 14.8 megapixels
  • 75.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • Medium format 1,441.0mm2
  • 51.4 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 12,800

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Differences

Sigma DP3 Merrill advantages over Fujifilm GFX 50S

  • Lighter weight
    400g vs 920g
    Lighter weight
  • Doesn't require an AA filter
    Yes vs No
    A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    4.0 fps vs 3.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster RAW shooting
    4.0 fps vs 3.0 fps
    Faster RAW shooting in burst mode

Fujifilm GFX 50S advantages over Sigma DP3 Merrill

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Larger sensor
    Medium format vs APS-C
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 400 vs 97 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Top deck display
    Yes vs No
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Newer
    7 years vs 11 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • 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
  • More dots on screen
    2360k vs 922k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    51.4 vs 14.8 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Dual card slots
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Longer exposure
    3600 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    40 vs 7 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Bigger RAW buffer
    21 vs 7 shots
    Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/16000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    102400 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

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
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • 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
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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  • Fantastic image quality across the board; Excellent RAW dynamic range; Superb high ISO performance; Functional and user-friendly body; Robust weather-sealed construction; Detachable EVF; Tilting touchscreen; Very good lens quality.

  • Slow AF speeds; Performance can't compete with high-end full-frame cameras; Limited native lens selection so far; Expensive accessories; Unimpressive JPEG dynamic range; 1/125s maximum flash sync.

  • Read our Fujifilm GFX 50S Review

The Competition

Compared to Hasselblad X1D

Sigma DP3 Merrill
Hasselblad X1D
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Lighter weight
  • Doesn't require an AA filter
  • $4999
  • Medium format
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Hasselblad X1D

Fujifilm GFX 50S
Hasselblad X1D
  • $5197
  • Medium format
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Top deck display
  • $4999
  • Medium format
  • Higher max flash sync

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Compared to Fujifilm GFX 50R

Sigma DP3 Merrill
Fujifilm GFX 50R
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Lighter weight
  • Doesn't require an AA filter
  • $4565
  • Medium format
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Fujifilm GFX 50R

Fujifilm GFX 50S
Fujifilm GFX 50R
  • $5197
  • Medium format
  • Top deck display
  • More viewfinder magnification
  • $4565
  • Medium format
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Bluetooth

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Compared to Hasselblad X1D II

Sigma DP3 Merrill
Hasselblad X1D II
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Lighter weight
  • Doesn't require an AA filter
  • $5750
  • Medium format
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Hasselblad X1D II

Fujifilm GFX 50S
Hasselblad X1D II
  • $5197
  • Medium format
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $5750
  • Medium format
  • Built-in GPS
  • Thinner

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Compared to Fujifilm GFX 100S

Sigma DP3 Merrill
Fujifilm GFX 100S
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Bigger pixels
  • Lighter weight
  • $5199
  • Medium format
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Fujifilm GFX 100S

Fujifilm GFX 50S
Fujifilm GFX 100S
  • $5197
  • Medium format
  • Bigger pixels
  • $5199
  • Medium format
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Shoot 4K video

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Compared to Fujifilm GFX 50S II

Sigma DP3 Merrill
Fujifilm GFX 50S II
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Lighter weight
  • Doesn't require an AA filter
  • $3332
  • Medium format
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II

Fujifilm GFX 50S
Fujifilm GFX 50S II
  • $5197
  • Medium format
  • More viewfinder magnification
  • $3332
  • Medium format
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

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