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Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Portability
86
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66
Fujifilm X70 front
 
Sigma DP2 Merrill front
Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46

Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Key Specs

Fujifilm X70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
  • 340g - 113 x 64 x 44mm
  • Introduced January 2016
Sigma DP2 Merrill
(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
  • Released February 2012
  • Superseded the Sigma DP1 Merrill
  • Later Model is Sigma DP3 Merrill
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Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X70 versus Sigma DP2 Merrill, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sigma. The resolution of the Fujifilm X70 (16MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X70 was unveiled 3 years later than the DP2 Merrill and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X70 matches up against the DP2 Merrill in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X70 over the Sigma DP2 Merrill

 Fujifilm X70 DP2 Merrill 
ReleasedJanuary 2016February 2012Fresher by 48 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Fujifilm X70

 DP2 Merrill Fujifilm X70 

Common features in the Fujifilm X70 and Sigma DP2 Merrill

 Fujifilm X70 DP2 Merrill 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement

Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X70 has outside measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X70 versus Sigma DP2 Merrill in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X70 vs the DP2 Merrill.

Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X70 and DP2 Merrill is 86 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The photograph underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X70 and DP2 Merrill.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm X70 to show extra detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X70 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X70 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP2 Merrill as a Portrait photography camera
76
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
73
focusing manually
good megapixels (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X70
Street photography with Sigma DP2 Merrill
78
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
has focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
65
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Sports photography factors
Sigma DP2 Merrill Sports photography factors
65
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
fixed focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
44
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X70
Travel photography with Sigma DP2 Merrill
78
has focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
good megapixels (15MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X70 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP2 Merrill as a Landscape photography camera
60
focusing manually
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
55
focusing manually
good sized screen (3")
good megapixels (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Vlogging features
Sigma DP2 Merrill Vlogging features
74
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone port
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
22
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X70 and Sigma DP2 Merrill
 Fujifilm X70Sigma DP2 Merrill
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sigma
Model type Fujifilm X70 Sigma DP2 Merrill
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-01-15 2012-02-08
Physical type 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 15.6mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 4704 x 3136
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 77 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 50mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-16.0 f/2.8
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.90 m (at ISO 1600 (5.5m at ISO 100)) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro , Suppressed Flash, Commander no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 640x480
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 340g (0.75 pounds) 330g (0.73 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 330 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
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