FujiFilm S1800 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

In this write-up, we will be comparing the FujiFilm S1800 and Sigma DP2 Quattro, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the S1800 (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The S1800 was announced 5 years earlier than the DP2 Quattro which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the S1800 grades vs the DP2 Quattro in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 & Sigma DP2 Quattro. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S1800 enjoys exterior measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Quattro has proportions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the S1800 and the DP2 Quattro.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1800 and DP2 Quattro is 78 and 70 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S1800 and DP2 Quattro.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S1800 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will offer you extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged S1800 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.