Fujifilm X100S vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Below, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X100S versus Sigma DP1 Merrill, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sigma. The resolution of the Fujifilm X100S (16MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X100S was released 18 months later than the DP1 Merrill making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X100S grades vs the DP1 Merrill in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X100S and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X100S Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X100S comes with external dimensions of 127mm x 74mm x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 Merrill has sizing of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X100S compared to the DP1 Merrill.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100S and DP1 Merrill is 80 and 82 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The graphic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X100S and DP1 Merrill.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm X100S to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X100S should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.