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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2600HD
Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Replaced the Sigma DP1s
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sigma DP1x Overview

Let's look more closely at the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Sigma DP1x, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the S2500HD (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The S2500HD was introduced 5 months after the DP1x so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S2500HD matches up vs the DP1x when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Sigma DP1x

 S2500HD DP1x 
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 DP1x S2500HD 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Sigma DP1x

 S2500HD DP1x 
ReleasedJuly 2010February 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2500HD enjoys external 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) whilst the Sigma DP1x has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S2500HD versus the DP1x.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S2500HD and DP1x is 78 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The image below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2500HD and DP1x.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S2500HD having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the FujiFilm S2500HD will produce more detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Portrait photography with Sigma DP1x
21
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography highlights
Sigma DP1x Street photography highlights
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (250 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography info
Sigma DP1x Sports photography info
34
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
32
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography advice
Sigma DP1x Travel photography advice
55
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
57
lighter than competition (250g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (5MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography highlights
Sigma DP1x Landscape photography highlights
36
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
41
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP1x as a Vlogging camera
25
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
25
lighter than competition (250g)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Sigma DP1x
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDSigma DP1x
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sigma
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Sigma DP1x
Otherwise known as FinePix S2600HD -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-07-06 2010-02-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - True II
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 surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/4.0
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337g (0.74 lbs) 250g (0.55 lbs)
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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $200 $574