FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Its time to look closer at the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Sigma DP2 Quattro, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the S2500HD (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The S2500HD was unveiled 4 years before the DP2 Quattro which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the S2500HD scores vs the DP2 Quattro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Sigma DP2 Quattro. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery and Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2500HD enjoys exterior measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Quattro has proportions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Sigma DP2 Quattro in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S2500HD and the DP2 Quattro.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S2500HD and DP2 Quattro is 78 and 70 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S2500HD and DP2 Quattro.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S2500HD having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will give greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged S2500HD is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.