Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X70 and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X70 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.