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FujiFilm S1800 vs Sigma DP2

Portability
78
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
43
Features
28
Overall
37

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix S1880
Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Launched September 2009
  • Refreshed by Sigma DP2s
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Sigma DP2 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm S1800 versus Sigma DP2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the S1800 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The S1800 was introduced 5 months later than the DP2 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S1800 matches up against the DP2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Sigma DP2

 S1800 DP2 
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the FujiFilm S1800

 DP2 S1800 
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Sigma DP2

 S1800 DP2 
LaunchedFebruary 2010September 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1800 offers outside measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 has measurements 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the S1800 vs the DP2.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S1800 and DP2 is 78 and 86 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S1800 and DP2.

Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S1800 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the FujiFilm S1800 will show greater detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography info
Sigma DP2 Portrait photography info
20
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
low megapixels (5MP)
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography information
Sigma DP2 Street photography information
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
67
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (280g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography info
Sigma DP2 Sports photography info
33
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
29
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography factors
Sigma DP2 Travel photography factors
55
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
missing Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
lighter than average in class (280 grams)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
low megapixels (5MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography features
Sigma DP2 Landscape photography features
36
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
48
you can focus manually
very good max aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging details
Sigma DP2 Vlogging details
25
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
28
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than average in class (280 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Sigma DP2
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Sigma DP2
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sigma
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Sigma DP2
Also Known as FinePix S1880 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2009-09-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 41mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video 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 337g (0.74 lbs) 280g (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 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 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
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