FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sigma DP1

Below, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sigma DP1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the JZ500 (14MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the JZ500 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The JZ500 was launched 2 years after the DP1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the JZ500 matches up versus the DP1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 & Sigma DP1. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ500 offers physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the JZ500 versus the DP1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and DP1 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and DP1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The JZ500 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the FujiFilm JZ500 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer JZ500 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.