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Fujifilm X100T vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Portability
80
Imaging
59
Features
63
Overall
60
Fujifilm X100T front
 
Sigma DP1 Merrill front
Portability
82
Imaging
56
Features
30
Overall
45

Fujifilm X100T vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Key Specs

Fujifilm X100T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 440g - 127 x 74 x 52mm
  • Launched September 2014
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X100S
  • New Model is Fujifilm X100F
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
  • Released February 2012
  • Successor is Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Fujifilm X100T vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X100T and Sigma DP1 Merrill, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X100T (16MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X100T was manufactured 2 years after the DP1 Merrill which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X100T grades against the DP1 Merrill with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100T over the Sigma DP1 Merrill

 Fujifilm X100T DP1 Merrill 
ReleasedSeptember 2014February 2012More modern by 32 months
Screen dimension3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 Merrill over the Fujifilm X100T

 DP1 Merrill Fujifilm X100T 

Common features in the Fujifilm X100T and Sigma DP1 Merrill

 Fujifilm X100T DP1 Merrill 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm X100T vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X100T provides physical measurements of 127mm x 74mm x 52mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.0") with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 Merrill has sizing of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X100T and Sigma DP1 Merrill in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X100T versus the DP1 Merrill.

Fujifilm X100T vs Sigma DP1 Merrill size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X100T and DP1 Merrill is 80 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm X100T vs Sigma DP1 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100T vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X100T and DP1 Merrill.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm X100T to deliver greater detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X100T provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X100T vs Sigma DP1 Merrill sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100T vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100T vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100T Portrait photography advice
Sigma DP1 Merrill Portrait photography advice
75
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
73
has manual focus
MP count decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100T Street photography highlights
Sigma DP1 Merrill Street photography highlights
64
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
64
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100T Sports photography features
Sigma DP1 Merrill Sports photography features
58
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
fixed focal length (35mm)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
48
MP count decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100T Travel photography highlights
Sigma DP1 Merrill Travel photography highlights
73
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
54
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100T Landscape photography advice
Sigma DP1 Merrill Landscape photography advice
64
focusing manually
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
50
has manual focus
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (")
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100T Vlogging details
Sigma DP1 Merrill Vlogging details
35
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
22
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X100T vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100T and Sigma DP1 Merrill
 Fujifilm X100TSigma DP1 Merrill
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sigma
Model Fujifilm X100T Sigma DP1 Merrill
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-09-12 2012-02-08
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II Dual TRUE II engine
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 4704 x 3136
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) ()
Highest aperture f/2.0 f/2.8
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" -
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 92% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s -
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.00 m (at ISO 1600) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, forced, suppressed, slow synchro, commander no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 440g (0.97 lbs) 330g (0.73 lbs)
Dimensions 127 x 74 x 52mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.0") 122 x 67 x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5")
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 330 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $899 $1,250