Fujifilm X100V vs Sigma DP2 Merrill
Portability
79 Imaging
71 Features
75 Overall
72
79 Imaging
71 Features
75 Overall
72
Portability
83 Imaging
56 Features
33 Overall
46
83 Imaging
56 Features
33 Overall
46
Fujifilm X100V vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Key Specs
Fujifilm X100V
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- 35mm (F2.0) lens
- 478g - 128 x 75 x 53mm
- Introduced February 2020
- Succeeded the Fujifilm X100F
Sigma DP2 Merrill
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 640 x 480 video
- 50mm (F2.8) lens
- 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
- Launched February 2012
- Superseded the Sigma DP1 Merrill
- Successor is Sigma DP3 Merrill
Photography Glossary Fujifilm X100V vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X100V versus Sigma DP2 Merrill, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X100V (26MP) and DP2 Merrill (15MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (APS-C).
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Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X100V grades against the DP2 Merrill with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100V over the Sigma DP2 Merrill
| Fujifilm X100V | DP2 Merrill | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2020 |  | February 2012 | Fresher by 98 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 1620k |  | 920k | Clearer display (+700k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Fujifilm X100V
| DP2 Merrill | Fujifilm X100V |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm X100V and Sigma DP2 Merrill
| Fujifilm X100V | DP2 Merrill | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Fujifilm X100V vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X100V offers external dimensions of 128mm x 75mm x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") along with a weight of 478 grams (1.05 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Merrill has measurements 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 X100V versus Sigma DP2 Merrill in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X100V against the DP2 Merrill.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100V and DP2 Merrill is 79 and 83 respectively.
Fujifilm X100V vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X100V and DP2 Merrill.
Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm X100V to deliver more detail with its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X100V should have an edge in sensor tech.
Fujifilm X100V vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X100V Portrait photography information
Sigma DP2 Merrill Portrait photography information
you can focus manually
resolution is high (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
manual focus
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street photography with Fujifilm X100V
Street photography with Sigma DP2 Merrill
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
offers focus via touch
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others (478 grams)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X100V Sports photography info
Sigma DP2 Merrill Sports photography info
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
resolution is high (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery (420 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (50mm)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Fujifilm X100V Travel photography information
Sigma DP2 Merrill Travel photography information
great battery (420 shots)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
resolution is high (26MP)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others (478g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Fujifilm X100V Landscape photography features
Sigma DP2 Merrill Landscape photography features
you can focus manually
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is high (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
weather sealing
great battery (420 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (50mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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fast max aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen
features face detect focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others (478 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X100V vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Specifications
| Fujifilm X100V | Sigma DP2 Merrill | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Sigma |
| Model type | Fujifilm X100V | Sigma DP2 Merrill |
| Class | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2020-02-04 | 2012-02-08 |
| Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 area | 366.6mm² | 384.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 26MP | 15MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Max resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 4704 x 3136 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 425 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35mm (1x) | 50mm (1x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.0 | f/2.8 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 1,620 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic and Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.52x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | - |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | - |
| Max quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
| Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, Standard, Slow Sync, Manual, Commander, off | 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 | 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 | 640x480 |
| Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 478g (1.05 lb) | 330g (0.73 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 128 x 75 x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") | 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 420 pictures | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NP-W126S | - |
| Self timer | Yes | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | - |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $1,399 | $931 |