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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Portability
83
Imaging
59
Features
81
Overall
67
Fujifilm X-T10 front
 
Sigma SD1 Merrill front
Portability
57
Imaging
56
Features
45
Overall
51

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 381g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Introduced May 2015
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-T20
Sigma SD1 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 790g - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Launched April 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sigma SD1
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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm X-T10 versus Sigma SD1 Merrill, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Sigma. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T10 (16MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T10 was introduced 3 years later than the SD1 Merrill and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T10 grades vs the SD1 Merrill in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T10 over the Sigma SD1 Merrill

 Fujifilm X-T10 SD1 Merrill 
LaunchedMay 2015April 2012More recent by 38 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 Merrill over the Fujifilm X-T10

 SD1 Merrill Fujifilm X-T10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T10 and Sigma SD1 Merrill

 Fujifilm X-T10 SD1 Merrill 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T10 provides exterior dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 Merrill has dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-T10 versus Sigma SD1 Merrill in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T10 vs the SD1 Merrill.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T10 and SD1 Merrill is 83 and 57 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The visual below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T10 and SD1 Merrill.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm X-T10 to deliver more detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T10 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Portrait photography info
Sigma SD1 Merrill Portrait photography info
75
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
65
focusing manually
MP count good (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Street photography information
Sigma SD1 Merrill Street photography information
77
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
above average high ISO (51,000)
does not have image stabilization
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Sports photography features
Sigma SD1 Merrill Sports photography features
71
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
61
MP count good (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Travel photography factors
Sigma SD1 Merrill Travel photography factors
71
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
54
environment proofing
MP count good (15 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD1 Merrill as a Landscape photography camera
75
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (51,000)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
63
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
MP count good (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T10
Vlogging with Sigma SD1 Merrill
34
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T10 and Sigma SD1 Merrill
 Fujifilm X-T10Sigma SD1 Merrill
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sigma
Model type Fujifilm X-T10 Sigma SD1 Merrill
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2015-05-19 2012-04-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II Dual True II
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 4800 x 3200
Maximum native ISO 51000 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 77 -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sigma SA
Available lenses 54 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s -
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 24p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 381 gr (0.84 lbs) 790 gr (1.74 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I) Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Card slots One One
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