FujiFilm JX300 vs Sigma DP2s
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
- 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Also Known as FinePix JX305
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Released February 2010
- Superseded the Sigma DP2
- Renewed by Sigma DP2x

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sigma DP2s Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the FujiFilm JX300 vs Sigma DP2s, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the JX300 (14MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the JX300 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

The JX300 was unveiled 11 months after the DP2s so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm JX300 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the JX300 grades against the DP2s for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sigma DP2s Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JX300 & Sigma DP2s. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JX300 Gallery & Sigma DP2s Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Sigma DP2s
JX300 | DP2s | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 11 months |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the FujiFilm JX300
DP2s | JX300 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus |
Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Sigma DP2s
JX300 | DP2s | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm JX300 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm JX300 provides physical dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sigma DP2s has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).
Examine the FujiFilm JX300 vs Sigma DP2s in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the JX300 and the DP2s.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and DP2s is 95 and 86 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the JX300 and DP2s.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The JX300 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the FujiFilm JX300 will give you more detail having an extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher JX300 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Sigma DP2s | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sigma |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Sigma DP2s |
Also referred to as | FinePix JX305 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2010-02-20 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | True II |
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 | 14 megapixel | 5 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 2640 x 1760 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 41mm (1x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.6-6.2 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 15 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1800 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 320 x 240 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 320x240 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 130 gr (0.29 lb) | 280 gr (0.62 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 180 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $110 | $940 |