FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sigma DP1

On this page, we will be looking at the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Sigma DP1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the S2500HD (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The S2500HD was launched 2 years after the DP1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S2500HD matches up versus the DP1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD & Sigma DP1. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery & Sigma DP1 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2500HD has got outer dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Sigma DP1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the S2500HD against the DP1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and DP1 is 78 and 87 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The picture below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S2500HD and DP1.

To sum up, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S2500HD featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the FujiFilm S2500HD will render extra detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern S2500HD should have a benefit in sensor tech.