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Comparison time

Started Oct 31, 2021 | Photos thread
Tom Schum
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Re: Comparison time

SigmaChrome wrote:

I made a couple of comparison shots with these two cameras.

Both are pretty much out of camera RAWs, converted to .tiff > .jpeg, with minimal processing.

Good job on the comparison!  Even with the CPL changing things, do you think the incoming lighting on the scene had changed between the two shots?  This is a problem with comparisons outdoors.  Subtle changes in outdoor lighting can be very quick.

I couldn't make them both original dimensions, so I've re-sized the GFX 50II file to match the SD1 Merrill (on the long side).

I reckon the SD1 Merrill compares pretty well in terms of details captured, when you consider that it's up against a 51MP sensor.

I agree!  In terms of resolution Foveon can easily be upsized from its stated resolution but Bayer is pretty much maxxed out at its stated resolution.  To me, it does look like the GFX is better, even at Merrill resolution.

But what do you think of the colors between the two?  Would you say the SD1 Merrill has better colors, and if so can you make the Fuji colors match?

The other factor is the lenses used:

SD1 Merrill with the 17-70mm OS | C

Fujifilm GFX 50S II with Fujinon GF 35-70mm f/4.5-5.6 WR Lens

Could you do a comparison with the same lens, such as the same adapted M42 lens on each camera?  Would this even be worth the trouble?

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