FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma DP1x
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Alternate Name is FinePix S2900HD
(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
- Revealed February 2010
- Old Model is Sigma DP1s

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma DP1x Overview
Following is a in-depth assessment of the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma DP1x, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S2800HD (14MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the S2800HD (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

The S2800HD was revealed at a similar time to the DP1x and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S2800HD scores versus the DP1x for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma DP1x Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD and Sigma DP1x. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery and Sigma DP1x Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Sigma DP1x
S2800HD | DP1x | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the FujiFilm S2800HD
DP1x | S2800HD | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Sigma DP1x
S2800HD | DP1x | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | ![]() | February 2010 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2800HD comes with physical 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) and the Sigma DP1x has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
See the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma DP1x in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the S2800HD vs the DP1x.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S2800HD and DP1x is 75 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S2800HD and DP1x.
Plainly, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S2800HD having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the FujiFilm S2800HD will offer more detail because of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma DP1x Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD | Sigma DP1x | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sigma |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD | Sigma DP1x |
Also referred to as | FinePix S2900HD | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-02-02 | 2010-02-20 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 5MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 2640 x 1760 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/4.0 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 99% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 320 x 240 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 320x240 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 437 grams (0.96 lb) | 250 grams (0.55 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 74 x 82mm (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 score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $260 | $574 |