Fujifilm XP50 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
- Released January 2012
- Superseded the Fujifilm XP30
- Later Model is Fujifilm XP60
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F2.8) lens
- 330g - 122 x 67 x 64mm
- Released February 2012
- Updated by Sigma DP2 Merrill
Fujifilm XP50 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm XP50 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sigma. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm XP50 (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe Fujifilm XP50 was announced very close to the DP1 Merrill which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm XP50 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm XP50 scores vs the DP1 Merrill in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Fujifilm XP50 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix XP50 & Sigma DP1 Merrill. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP50 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Sigma DP1 Merrill
Fujifilm XP50 | DP1 Merrill | |||
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Screen sizing | 2.7" | " | Bigger screen (+2.7") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 Merrill over the Fujifilm XP50
DP1 Merrill | Fujifilm XP50 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Sigma DP1 Merrill
Fujifilm XP50 | DP1 Merrill | |||
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Released | January 2012 | February 2012 | Same age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Fujifilm XP50 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP50 has got external dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm XP50 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 against the DP1 Merrill.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP50 and DP1 Merrill is 93 and 82 respectively.
Fujifilm XP50 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The picture underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP50 and DP1 Merrill.
To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XP50 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will show more detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively.
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 | Sigma DP1 Merrill | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Sigma |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix XP50 | Sigma DP1 Merrill |
Category | Waterproof | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-01-05 | 2012-02-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Dual TRUE II engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 24 x 16mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 384.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 4704 x 3136 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | () |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/2.8 |
Macro focus range | 9cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | - |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | - |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 175 gr (0.39 pounds) | 330 gr (0.73 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") | 122 x 67 x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC | - |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $180 | $1,250 |