FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Here, we are comparing the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Sigma DP2 Quattro, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The F300EXR was brought out 4 years before the DP2 Quattro and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the F300EXR matches up versus the DP2 Quattro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR & Sigma DP2 Quattro. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery & Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm F300EXR has physical dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Quattro has specifications of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the F300EXR versus the DP2 Quattro.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and DP2 Quattro is 91 and 70 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The photograph below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the F300EXR and DP2 Quattro.

All in all, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The F300EXR because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will produce extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older F300EXR will be behind in sensor innovation.