FujiFilm JV200 vs Sigma DP2

On this page, we will be matching up the FujiFilm JV200 and Sigma DP2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the JV200 (14MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the JV200 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The JV200 was released 16 months after the DP2 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm JV200 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the JV200 scores vs the DP2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JV200 & Sigma DP2. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm JV200 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JV200 enjoys exterior dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JV200 and Sigma DP2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the JV200 versus the DP2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the JV200 and DP2 is 96 and 86 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JV200 and DP2.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The JV200 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the FujiFilm JV200 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern JV200 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.