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FujiFilm S1600 vs Sigma DP1

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Sigma DP1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S1770
Sigma DP1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Announced May 2008
  • Later Model is Sigma DP1s
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Sigma DP1 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the FujiFilm S1600 versus Sigma DP1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the S1600 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The S1600 was revealed 21 months after the DP1 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the S1600 scores versus the DP1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Sigma DP1

 S1600 DP1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010May 2008Newer by 21 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the FujiFilm S1600

 DP1 S1600 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Sigma DP1

 S1600 DP1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S1600 enjoys outer dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S1600 versus Sigma DP1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the S1600 against the DP1.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sigma DP1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S1600 and DP1 is 78 and 87 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sigma DP1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1600 and DP1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S1600 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the FujiFilm S1600 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer S1600 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sigma DP1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S1600
Portrait photography with Sigma DP1
21
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Street photography details
Sigma DP1 Street photography details
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
64
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors (270 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography details
Sigma DP1 Sports photography details
34
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
31
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP1 as a Travel photography camera
55
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
63
lighter than competitors (270 grams)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (5MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography info
Sigma DP1 Landscape photography info
36
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
44
you can focus manually
fast max aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging factors
Sigma DP1 Vlogging factors
25
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
9
no video shooting
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Sigma DP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Sigma DP1
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Sigma DP1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sigma
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Sigma DP1
Also called FinePix S1770 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2008-05-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 1600 800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/4.0-4.8 -
Macro focus range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lb) 270 grams (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
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 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $130 $566