FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Below is a thorough assessment of the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sigma DP2 Quattro, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the JZ300 (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The JZ300 was revealed 5 years earlier than the DP2 Quattro and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm JZ300 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the JZ300 grades vs the DP2 Quattro when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 and Sigma DP2 Quattro. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ300 features physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst 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).

Compare the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sigma DP2 Quattro in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the JZ300 compared to the DP2 Quattro.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and DP2 Quattro is 93 and 70 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ300 and DP2 Quattro.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The JZ300 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will show more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older JZ300 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.