Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Sigma DP1 Merrill, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) and DP1 Merrill (15MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-Pro2 was unveiled 3 years after the DP1 Merrill which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-Pro2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-Pro2 scores vs the DP1 Merrill with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X-Pro2 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 offers outer dimensions of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Sigma DP1 Merrill in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 versus the DP1 Merrill.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and DP1 Merrill is 74 and 82 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and DP1 Merrill.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm X-Pro2 to offer you extra detail having an extra 9MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-Pro2 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.