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Fujifilm X100V vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Portability
79
Imaging
71
Features
75
Overall
72
Fujifilm X100V front
 
Sigma DP1 Merrill front
Portability
82
Imaging
56
Features
30
Overall
45

Fujifilm X100V vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Key Specs

Fujifilm X100V
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 478g - 128 x 75 x 53mm
  • Launched February 2020
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X100F
Sigma DP1 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 64mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Successor is Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Fujifilm X100V vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Overview

Below, we are comparing the Fujifilm X100V and Sigma DP1 Merrill, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X100V (26MP) and DP1 Merrill (15MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X100V was released 8 years later than the DP1 Merrill and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X100V grades versus the DP1 Merrill with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100V over the Sigma DP1 Merrill

 Fujifilm X100V DP1 Merrill 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020February 2012More recent by 98 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution1620k920kClearer display (+700k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 Merrill over the Fujifilm X100V

 DP1 Merrill Fujifilm X100V 

Common features in the Fujifilm X100V and Sigma DP1 Merrill

 Fujifilm X100V DP1 Merrill 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm X100V vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X100V comes with outer measurements of 128mm x 75mm x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") and a weight of 478 grams (1.05 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X100V and Sigma DP1 Merrill in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X100V and the DP1 Merrill.

Fujifilm X100V vs Sigma DP1 Merrill size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X100V and DP1 Merrill is 79 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm X100V vs Sigma DP1 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The visual here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X100V and DP1 Merrill.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm X100V to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X100V should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X100V vs Sigma DP1 Merrill sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100V vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Portrait photography details
Sigma DP1 Merrill Portrait photography details
82
manual focus
sensor resolution is fantastic (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
73
you can focus manually
good resolution (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X100V
Street photography with Sigma DP1 Merrill
74
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (478g)
64
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Sports photography details
Sigma DP1 Merrill Sports photography details
74
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
sensor resolution is fantastic (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery power (420 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
48
good resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Travel photography information
Sigma DP1 Merrill Travel photography information
76
good battery power (420 shots)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
sensor resolution is fantastic (26 megapixels)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (478 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
54
good resolution (15MP)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Landscape photography features
Sigma DP1 Merrill Landscape photography features
73
manual focus
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is fantastic (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery power (420 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
50
you can focus manually
good resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (")
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Vlogging highlights
Sigma DP1 Merrill Vlogging highlights
35
great max aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (478g)
22
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Fujifilm X100V vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100V and Sigma DP1 Merrill
 Fujifilm X100VSigma DP1 Merrill
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sigma
Model Fujifilm X100V Sigma DP1 Merrill
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2020-02-04 2012-02-08
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor Pro 4 Dual TRUE II engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 4704 x 3136
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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
Number of focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) ()
Highest aperture f/2.0 f/2.8
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches -
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Standard, Slow Sync, Manual, Commander, off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 478g (1.05 lb) 330g (0.73 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 75 x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") 122 x 67 x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 420 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) -
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $1,399 $1,250