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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix JZ505
Sigma DP2s
(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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP2
  • Newer Model is Sigma DP2x
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sigma DP2s Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Sigma DP2s, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the JZ500 (14MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the JZ500 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The JZ500 was brought out 4 months later than the DP2s which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the JZ500 grades against the DP2s with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Sigma DP2s

 JZ500 DP2s 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the FujiFilm JZ500

 DP2s JZ500 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sigma DP2s

 JZ500 DP2s 
RevealedJune 2010February 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ500 features outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sigma DP2s has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the JZ500 and the DP2s.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and DP2s is 93 and 86 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and DP2s.

Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The JZ500 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the FujiFilm JZ500 will render extra detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Portrait photography with Sigma DP2s
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP2s as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
67
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than others (280g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography info
Sigma DP2s Sports photography info
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
30
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP2s as a Travel photography camera
67
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
67
lighter than others (280 grams)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count low (5MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography features
Sigma DP2s Landscape photography features
37
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
48
has manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging details
Sigma DP2s Vlogging details
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
28
very good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than others (280g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Sigma DP2s
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Sigma DP2s
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sigma
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Sigma DP2s
Also called FinePix JZ505 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2010-02-20
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 41mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 -
Macro focus range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 280 gr (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $230 $940