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Fujifilm X100F vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Portability
79
Imaging
67
Features
69
Overall
67
Fujifilm X100F front
 
Sigma DP2 Merrill front
Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46

Fujifilm X100F vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Key Specs

Fujifilm X100F
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 469g - 127 x 75 x 52mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X100T
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X100V
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
  • Released February 2012
  • Replaced the Sigma DP1 Merrill
  • Successor is Sigma DP3 Merrill
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Fujifilm X100F vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Overview

Following is a complete review of the Fujifilm X100F versus Sigma DP2 Merrill, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X100F (24MP) and DP2 Merrill (15MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X100F was brought out 5 years after the DP2 Merrill which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X100F matches up versus the DP2 Merrill with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100F over the Sigma DP2 Merrill

 Fujifilm X100F DP2 Merrill 
ReleasedJanuary 2017February 2012More modern by 61 months
Screen resolution1040k920kCrisper screen (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Fujifilm X100F

 DP2 Merrill Fujifilm X100F 

Common features in the Fujifilm X100F and Sigma DP2 Merrill

 Fujifilm X100F DP2 Merrill 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X100F vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X100F comes with physical measurements of 127mm x 75mm x 52mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.0") along with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X100F versus Sigma DP2 Merrill in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X100F against the DP2 Merrill.

Fujifilm X100F vs Sigma DP2 Merrill size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X100F and DP2 Merrill is 79 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X100F vs Sigma DP2 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100F vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The picture here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X100F and DP2 Merrill.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Fujifilm X100F to render greater detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X100F should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X100F vs Sigma DP2 Merrill sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100F vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100F vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100F as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP2 Merrill as a Portrait photography camera
80
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
73
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Street photography information
Sigma DP2 Merrill Street photography information
65
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
65
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Sports photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Merrill Sports photography highlights
69
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (390 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
44
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Travel photography details
Sigma DP2 Merrill Travel photography details
77
better than average battery pack (390 shots)
good MP (24MP)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f2.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
54
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X100F
Landscape photography with Sigma DP2 Merrill
71
has manual focus
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (390 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
55
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Vlogging advice
Sigma DP2 Merrill Vlogging advice
35
fast max aperture (f2.0)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
22
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Fujifilm X100F vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100F and Sigma DP2 Merrill
 Fujifilm X100FSigma DP2 Merrill
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sigma
Model Fujifilm X100F Sigma DP2 Merrill
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2017-01-18 2012-02-08
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 368.2mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4704 x 3136
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 325 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 50mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.0 f/2.8
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 92% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, forced, suppressed, slow synchro, commander no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 640x480
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 469 grams (1.03 pounds) 330 grams (0.73 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 75 x 52mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.0") 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3")
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 390 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $1,300 $931