FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sigma DP1x
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sigma DP1x Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD & Sigma DP1x. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery & Sigma DP1x Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Sigma DP1x
S2500HD | DP1x | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the FujiFilm S2500HD
DP1x | S2500HD | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Sigma DP1x
S2500HD | DP1x | |||
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Released | July 2010 | ![]() | February 2010 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
Examine the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Sigma DP1x in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sigma DP1x Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Sigma DP1x | |
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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 |