Fujifilm X100 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Below is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm X100 and Sigma DP1 Merrill, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X100 (12MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X100 was unveiled 8 months earlier than the DP1 Merrill so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X100 scores against the DP1 Merrill with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix X100 and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X100 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X100 enjoys outside dimensions of 126mm x 75mm x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X100 and Sigma DP1 Merrill in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X100 and the DP1 Merrill.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100 and DP1 Merrill is 80 and 82 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The photograph underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X100 and DP1 Merrill.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sigma DP1 Merrill to resolve extra detail having an extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.