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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(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
Sigma DP1x
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Sigma DP1x

 S2800HD DP1x 
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 DP1x S2800HD 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Sigma DP1x

 S2800HD DP1x 
RevealedFebruary 2010February 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

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

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography details
Sigma DP1x Portrait photography details
29
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography highlights
Sigma DP1x Street photography highlights
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average in class (250g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography highlights
Sigma DP1x Sports photography highlights
43
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
32
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography highlights
Sigma DP1x Travel photography highlights
60
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
57
lighter than average in class (250g)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography features
Sigma DP1x Landscape photography features
41
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
41
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is small (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2800HD
Vlogging with Sigma DP1x
25
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
25
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Sigma DP1x
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDSigma DP1x
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