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Fujifilm X100F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Portability
79
Imaging
68
Features
69
Overall
68
Fujifilm X100F front
 
Sigma DP1 Merrill front
Portability
82
Imaging
56
Features
30
Overall
45

Fujifilm X100F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Key Specs

Fujifilm X100F
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 469g - 127 x 75 x 52mm
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X100T
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X100V
Sigma DP1 Merrill
(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
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Updated by Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Fujifilm X100F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Overview

The following is a complete review of the Fujifilm X100F versus Sigma DP1 Merrill, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X100F (24MP) and DP1 Merrill (15MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X100F was revealed 5 years after the DP1 Merrill which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X100F grades against the DP1 Merrill with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100F over the Sigma DP1 Merrill

 Fujifilm X100F DP1 Merrill 
RevealedJanuary 2017February 2012Newer by 61 months
Screen sizing3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 Merrill over the Fujifilm X100F

 DP1 Merrill Fujifilm X100F 

Common features in the Fujifilm X100F and Sigma DP1 Merrill

 Fujifilm X100F DP1 Merrill 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm X100F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X100F enjoys exterior dimensions of 127mm x 75mm x 52mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.0") with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X100F versus Sigma DP1 Merrill in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X100F and the DP1 Merrill.

Fujifilm X100F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100F and DP1 Merrill is 79 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm X100F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The image below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X100F and DP1 Merrill.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm X100F to offer greater detail because of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X100F should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X100F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X100F
Portrait photography with Sigma DP1 Merrill
80
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
73
focusing manually
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Street photography advice
Sigma DP1 Merrill Street photography advice
66
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
64
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Sports photography features
Sigma DP1 Merrill Sports photography features
69
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery life (390 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
48
decent megapixels (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100F as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP1 Merrill as a Travel photography camera
77
good battery life (390 shots)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
54
decent megapixels (15MP)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Landscape photography information
Sigma DP1 Merrill Landscape photography information
71
focusing manually
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
delivers RAW files
good battery life (390 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
50
focusing manually
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen ( inches)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100F as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP1 Merrill as a Vlogging camera
35
great max aperture (f2.0)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
22
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X100F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100F and Sigma DP1 Merrill
 Fujifilm X100FSigma DP1 Merrill
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sigma
Model type Fujifilm X100F Sigma DP1 Merrill
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2017-01-18 2012-02-08
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor Pro Dual TRUE II engine
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4704 x 3136
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 325 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) ()
Max aperture f/2.0 f/2.8
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" -
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 92% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, forced, suppressed, slow synchro, commander no built-in flash
Hot shoe
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 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 469g (1.03 lbs) 330g (0.73 lbs)
Dimensions 127 x 75 x 52mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.0") 122 x 67 x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 390 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $1,300 $1,250