FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma DP1s

Its time to look more closely at the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Sigma DP1s, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the S2800HD (14MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the S2800HD (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The S2800HD was brought out 5 months later than the DP1s and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S2800HD matches up against the DP1s in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD and Sigma DP1s. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery and Sigma DP1s Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2800HD provides exterior measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1s has sizing of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the S2800HD against the DP1s.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S2800HD and DP1s is 75 and 90 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S2800HD and DP1s.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S2800HD due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the FujiFilm S2800HD will show greater detail having its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively.