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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sigma DP1s

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Sigma DP1s front
Portability
90
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix AX355
Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced October 2009
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP1
  • Later Model is Sigma DP1x
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sigma DP1s Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm AX350 vs Sigma DP1s, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the AX350 (16MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the AX350 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The AX350 was manufactured 16 months later than the DP1s which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm AX350 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the AX350 grades vs the DP1s with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Sigma DP1s

 AX350 DP1s 
IntroducedJanuary 2011October 2009Fresher by 16 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the FujiFilm AX350

 DP1s AX350 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Sigma DP1s

 AX350 DP1s 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AX350 enjoys outside measurements 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 DP1s has proportions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm AX350 vs Sigma DP1s in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the AX350 compared to the DP1s.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sigma DP1s size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the AX350 and DP1s is 94 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sigma DP1s top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The visual underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the AX350 and DP1s.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The AX350 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the FujiFilm AX350 will result in greater detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger AX350 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sigma DP1s sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography information
Sigma DP1s Portrait photography information
29
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
low resolution (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography details
Sigma DP1s Street photography details
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
65
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (270g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP1s as a Sports photography camera
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
31
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (5 megapixels)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography advice
Sigma DP1s Travel photography advice
56
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (180 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
64
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution (5 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma DP1s Landscape photography highlights
28
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery power (180 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
44
has manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (5 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (800)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging factors
Sigma DP1s Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
9
can't shoot video
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sigma DP1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Sigma DP1s
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Sigma DP1s
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sigma
Model FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Sigma DP1s
Also called as FinePix AX355 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-10-02
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 1600 800
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-165mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 270 gr (0.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 shots -
Form of battery AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $0