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Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
75
Overall
65
Fujifilm X70 front
 
Sigma DP1 Merrill front
Portability
82
Imaging
56
Features
30
Overall
45

Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Key Specs

Fujifilm X70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
  • 340g - 113 x 64 x 44mm
  • Announced January 2016
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
  • Introduced February 2012
  • New Model is Sigma DP2 Merrill
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Fujifilm X70 versus Sigma DP1 Merrill, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sigma. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X70 (16MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X70 was manufactured 3 years later than the DP1 Merrill and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X70 scores against the DP1 Merrill when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X70 over the Sigma DP1 Merrill

 Fujifilm X70 DP1 Merrill 
IntroducedJanuary 2016February 2012More recent by 48 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution1040k920kSharper display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 Merrill over the Fujifilm X70

 DP1 Merrill Fujifilm X70 

Common features in the Fujifilm X70 and Sigma DP1 Merrill

 Fujifilm X70 DP1 Merrill 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X70 has outer dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X70 versus Sigma DP1 Merrill in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X70 against the DP1 Merrill.

Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X70 and DP1 Merrill is 86 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The visual here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X70 and DP1 Merrill.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm X70 to give you greater detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X70 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Portrait photography information
Sigma DP1 Merrill Portrait photography information
75
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
73
has manual focus
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X70
Street photography with Sigma DP1 Merrill
78
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
64
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Sports photography highlights
Sigma DP1 Merrill Sports photography highlights
65
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
48
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X70
Travel photography with Sigma DP1 Merrill
78
has focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Landscape photography advice
Sigma DP1 Merrill Landscape photography advice
59
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
50
has manual focus
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small ( inch)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X70 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP1 Merrill as a Vlogging camera
74
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
22
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X70 and Sigma DP1 Merrill
 Fujifilm X70Sigma DP1 Merrill
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sigma
Model Fujifilm X70 Sigma DP1 Merrill
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-01-15 2012-02-08
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 15.6mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 4704 x 3136
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 77 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) ()
Maximum aperture f/2.8-16.0 f/2.8
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches -
Display resolution 1,040k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.90 m (at ISO 1600 (5.5m at ISO 100)) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro , Suppressed Flash, Commander no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure 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), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 340g (0.75 lb) 330g (0.73 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") 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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $700 $1,250