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Fujifilm X100 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Portability
80
Imaging
53
Features
36
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix X100 front
 
Sigma DP2 Merrill front
Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46

Fujifilm X100 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Key Specs

Fujifilm X100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 445g - 126 x 75 x 54mm
  • Launched May 2011
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X100S
Sigma DP2 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 50mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP1 Merrill
  • Renewed by Sigma DP3 Merrill
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Fujifilm X100 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm X100 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sigma. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X100 (12MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X100 was manufactured 8 months before the DP2 Merrill and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X100 scores against the DP2 Merrill in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100 over the Sigma DP2 Merrill

 Fujifilm X100 DP2 Merrill 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Fujifilm X100

 DP2 Merrill Fujifilm X100 
IntroducedFebruary 2012May 2011Fresher by 8 months
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X100 and Sigma DP2 Merrill

 Fujifilm X100 DP2 Merrill 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm X100 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X100 enjoys external measurements of 126mm x 75mm x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Merrill has sizing of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X100 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X100 versus the DP2 Merrill.

Fujifilm X100 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X100 and DP2 Merrill is 80 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X100 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The visual here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X100 and DP2 Merrill.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sigma DP2 Merrill to show greater detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X100 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X100 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Portrait photography factors
Sigma DP2 Merrill Portrait photography factors
61
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
73
focusing manually
decent MP (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Street photography features
Sigma DP2 Merrill Street photography features
63
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
65
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X100
Sports photography with Sigma DP2 Merrill
34
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (35mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
decent MP (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Travel photography advice
Sigma DP2 Merrill Travel photography advice
58
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
54
decent MP (15MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Landscape photography advice
Sigma DP2 Merrill Landscape photography advice
56
you can focus manually
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
55
focusing manually
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2 Merrill as a Vlogging camera
25
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
22
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Fujifilm X100 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100 and Sigma DP2 Merrill
 Fujifilm FinePix X100Sigma DP2 Merrill
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sigma
Model type Fujifilm FinePix X100 Sigma DP2 Merrill
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-05-16 2012-02-08
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Dual TRUE II engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4288 x 2848 4704 x 3136
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 50mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.0 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 90 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640x480
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445 gr (0.98 lb) 330 gr (0.73 lb)
Dimensions 126 x 75 x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1001 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $1,800 $931