FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sigma DP2x

Its time to look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sigma DP2x, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the S2500HD (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The S2500HD was released 7 months earlier than the DP2x so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S2500HD grades versus the DP2x in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Sigma DP2x. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery and Sigma DP2x Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2500HD features exterior measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the S2500HD vs the DP2x.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S2500HD and DP2x is 78 and 86 respectively.

Often, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S2500HD and DP2x.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S2500HD due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the FujiFilm S2500HD will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged S2500HD is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.