FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma DP1

Let's look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Sigma DP1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the S2800HD (14MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the S2800HD (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The S2800HD was unveiled 21 months after the DP1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S2800HD scores against the DP1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD and Sigma DP1. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2800HD offers physical dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Sigma DP1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the S2800HD compared to the DP1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S2800HD and DP1 is 75 and 87 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The picture here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2800HD and DP1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S2800HD with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the FujiFilm S2800HD will provide extra detail having an extra 9MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent S2800HD provides an advantage in sensor innovation.