Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm XQ1 versus Sigma DP1 Merrill, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was manufactured 22 months after the DP1 Merrill making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm XQ1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm XQ1 matches up versus the DP1 Merrill for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm XQ1 and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm XQ1 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XQ1 features physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XQ1 versus Sigma DP1 Merrill in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 vs the DP1 Merrill.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XQ1 and DP1 Merrill is 92 and 82 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XQ1 and DP1 Merrill.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ1 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will offer more detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XQ1 provides an edge in sensor tech.