FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sigma DP1s

Here is a detailed overview of the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sigma DP1s, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the JZ500 (14MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the JZ500 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The JZ500 was unveiled 9 months later than the DP1s and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the JZ500 scores versus the DP1s when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 and Sigma DP1s. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery and Sigma DP1s Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ500 offers outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sigma DP1s has dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sigma DP1s in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the JZ500 against the DP1s.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and DP1s is 93 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ500 and DP1s.

As you can see, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The JZ500 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the FujiFilm JZ500 will offer you greater detail having an extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent JZ500 provides an edge in sensor innovation.