FujiFilm S1600 vs Sigma DP1x

Below is a in depth comparison of the FujiFilm S1600 and Sigma DP1x, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the S1600 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S1600 was revealed at a similar time to the DP1x and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the S1600 scores versus the DP1x with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S1600 & Sigma DP1x. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm S1600 Gallery & Sigma DP1x Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm S1600 features outside measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Sigma DP1x has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the S1600 versus the DP1x.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1600 and DP1x is 78 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S1600 and DP1x.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S1600 having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the FujiFilm S1600 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively.