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Comparison of Fujifilm X-A2 and Sigma DP3 Merrill [S]ave

Attribute
Fujifilm X-A2 ×
Sigma DP3 Merrill ×
General
ModelFujifilm X-A2Sigma DP3 Merrill
BrandFujifilmSigma
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.fujifilmusa.com/index.htmlhttps://www.sigmaphoto.com/
Model numberX-A2DP3 Merrill
Camera formatCompact System CameraMid-Sized
Release year (year)20152013
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)117122
Width (mm)4081
Height (mm)6767
Weight (g)564400
Waterproof--
PredecessorFujifilm X-A1-
SuccessorFujifilm X-A3-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-Foveon X3
Effective megapixels (MP)16.314.8
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)368.16368.95
Sensor width (mm)23.623.5
Sensor height (mm)15.615.7
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.825
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.5-
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGFull Color
Anti aliasing filterFixedNot needed
Self-cleaning+-
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1664 x 1664(2.8 mp 1:1)
  • 2304 x 2304(5.3 mp 1:1)
  • 2496 x 1408(3.5 mp other)
  • 2496 x 1664(4.2 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 3264(10.7 mp 1:1)
  • 3456 x 1944(6.7 mp 16:9)
  • 3456 x 2304(8.0 mp 3:2)
  • 4896 x 2760(13.5 mp other)
  • 4896 x 3264(16.0 mp 3:2)
  • 2336 x 1568(3.7 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 4704 x 3136(14.8 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • .raf raw (iso 200-6400)
  • jpeg (exif ver 2.3)
  • raw + jpeg
  • 12-bit raw (.x3f)
  • jpeg
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)5.54
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)30-
Image Storage
Movie file formatH.264 (MOV) with stereo soundAVI (Motion JPEG) with monaural sound
Composite video out-+
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI-
Lens and Optics
Lens mountFujifilm X-
LensFUJINON XC 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS II; 12 all glass elements in 10 groups including 3 aspherical elements and 1 ED elementSigma Lens; 10 elements in 8 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 76.0075.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)16.00 - 50.0050.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.13-
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.290.06 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)15100
Filter thread (mm)5852
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Area (49 areas in 7 x 7 grid), Multi; Changeable size of AF frame; Single AF, Eye Detection, Continuous AFContrast Detection: 9 points select mode, Free move mode (It is possible to change the size of Focus Frame to Spot
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDNo / LCD
Focus peaking+-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)920,000921,600
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen+-
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)6,4006,400
Minimum iso (native)200100
Iso settings200-6400, Extended output sensitivity equivalent ISO 100, 12800 and 25600; AUTO(400), AUTO(800), AUTO(1600), AUTO(3200)Auto (with programmable low and high limits), 100-6400 in 1 or 1/3 EV steps
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • custom
  • fine
  • fluorescent light (cool white)
  • fluorescent light (daylight)
  • fluorescent light (warm white)
  • incandescent light
  • shade
  • auto
  • custom
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • overcast
  • shade
  • sunlight
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/2000 - 30
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesTTL 256-zones metering: Multi, Spot, AverageEvaluative, center-weighted average, spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene: Portrait Enhancer, Landscape, Sports, Night; Film Simulation (Velvia, ASTIA, PROVIA, SepiaNo scene modes or effects. Note that maximum shutter speed varies with aperture. Top shutter speeds are 1/2000s at f/5.6-f/16
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)-+
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash+-
Flash modes
  • auto
  • commander
  • forced flash
  • rear-curtain synchro
  • red-eye reduction available
  • slow synchr
  • suppressed flash
  • normal
  • redeye
  • redeye + slow sync (with compatible external flash unit)
  • slow sync.
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)5-
Flash range descriptionGN=7m (ISO 200)-
Max flash sync (s)1/160-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot shoeHot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-INo UHS support
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • .raf raw (iso 200-6400)
  • raw + jpeg
  • 12-bit raw (.x3f)
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi+-
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control+-
Remote control type
  • optional rr-90 wired remote
-
Connections (extended)
  • mini (type c) hdmi
  • combined usb/av
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.84-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.81-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)5.54
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)167
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)5.54
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)127
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)5.54
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)117
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.36-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.08-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.47-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.06-
Startup time (s)1.4-
Play -> record time (s)1-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.5-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)41097
Battery form factorProprietary NP-W126Proprietary BP-41
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-W126 Lithium-ion rechargeable2 x Proprietary BP-41 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • etc.)
  • fujifilm cd-rom (viewer software
  • raw file converter
  • sigma photo pro
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresAvailable in back & silver, white & silver or brown & silver.3 x 14.8 megapixel Foveon X3 sensor, Dual TRUE II image processors, 50mm f/2.8 macro lens, Quick Set menu, new Face Detection AF



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