FujiFilm AV200 vs Sigma DP1

Lets look more closely at the FujiFilm AV200 and Sigma DP1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the AV200 (14MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the AV200 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The AV200 was brought out 2 years later than the DP1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm AV200 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the AV200 matches up versus the DP1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix AV200 & Sigma DP1. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm AV200 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV200 features outer dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the AV200 against the DP1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AV200 and DP1 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV200 and DP1.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The AV200 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the FujiFilm AV200 will resolve extra detail having its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher AV200 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.