Fujifilm
X100V
Previous-gen fixed 23mm f/2 street camera — still hugely popular and hard to find.
$1,399
Launch priceReleased Feb 2020
Sigma
sd1 Merrill
APS-C Foveon X3 body delivering extraordinary per-pixel detail and unique color rendering.
$2,299
Launch priceReleased Mar 2012
X100V is 7.9 years newer.
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Wins
X100V
Wins
sd1 Merrill
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX100V has lower AF low-light limit (-5 EV vs 0 EV)
- Bsd1 Merrill has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
- AX100V has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 49)
- Bsd1 Merrill has higher RAW buffer depth (60 frames vs 17 frames)
- Bsd1 Merrill has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 12,800)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareX100V
128 × 75 × 53 mm
478 g (1.05 lb / 16.86 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
sd1 Merrill
146 × 114 × 80 mm
680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
X100V is 18mm narrower, 39mm shorter, and 27mm thinner than sd1 Merrill.
X100V is 202 g lighter than sd1 Merrill.
Depth (front-to-back): 53mm X100V · 80mm sd1 Merrill
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X100V
128 × 75 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
sd1 Merrill
146 × 114 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
X100V
128 × 53 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
sd1 Merrill
146 × 80 mm
Sensor size, to scale
X100V
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
sd1 Merrill
23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
369 mm² area
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
X100V
AF low-light limit
-5 EV vs 0 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 128, 74.8, 53.3
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
AF points / zones
425 vs 49 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
11 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
EVF resolution
3,690,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
Weight
478 g vs 680 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
sd1 Merrill
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
IBIS effectiveness
6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 145.5, 113.5, 80
Card types
Adds CompactFlash
RAW buffer depth
60 frames vs 17 frames — higher is better
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Animal / bird AF
Only sd1 Merrill supports it
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
X100V
Pros
- ✓Classic design
- ✓Leaf shutter
- ✓Film simulations
- ✓Proven street camera
Cons
- –Superseded by X100VI
- –Fixed lens
- –No IBIS
sd1 Merrill
Pros
- ✓Unique Foveon rendering
- ✓Exceptional detail
- ✓No AA filter needed
- ✓Distinct look
Cons
- –Very slow
- –Poor high ISO
- –SA mount limited
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, X100V or sd1 Merrill?
sd1 Merrill scores 6.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for X100V — 4K recording.
What's the resolution difference between the X100V and sd1 Merrill?
X100V is 26.1 MP and sd1 Merrill is 46 MP, so the sd1 Merrill captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X100V and sd1 Merrill have in-body image stabilization?
X100V does not have IBIS, while sd1 Merrill has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X100V or the sd1 Merrill?
X100V reaches 30 fps electronic. sd1 Merrill reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X100V and sd1 Merrill?
X100V weighs 478 g and sd1 Merrill weighs 680 g, so the X100V is 202 g lighter.
Do the X100V and sd1 Merrill record 4K video?
X100V: 4K up to 30p. sd1 Merrill: 4K up to 60p.
Are the X100V and sd1 Merrill weather sealed?
X100V: Yes. sd1 Merrill: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 350 shots (CIPA) for the X100V and 640 shots for the sd1 Merrill, giving the sd1 Merrill the edge.
How much does each cost?
X100V launched at $1,399 and sd1 Merrill at $2,299. The X100V is $900 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Fujifilm and Sigma press materials.