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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma DP2

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
43
Features
28
Overall
37

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix S2900HD
Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Released September 2009
  • Renewed by Sigma DP2s
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma DP2 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Sigma DP2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the S2800HD (14MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the S2800HD (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The S2800HD was manufactured 5 months later than the DP2 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the S2800HD grades vs the DP2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Sigma DP2

 S2800HD DP2 
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 DP2 S2800HD 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Sigma DP2

 S2800HD DP2 
ReleasedFebruary 2010September 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2800HD enjoys outside measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Sigma DP2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the S2800HD compared to the DP2.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2800HD and DP2 is 75 and 86 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2800HD and DP2.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S2800HD because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the FujiFilm S2800HD will show extra detail due to its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Portrait photography highlights
29
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Street photography with Sigma DP2
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average (280 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography details
Sigma DP2 Sports photography details
43
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
29
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography information
Sigma DP2 Travel photography information
60
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
67
lighter than average (280 grams)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count low (5MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography info
Sigma DP2 Landscape photography info
41
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
48
you can focus manually
very good maximum aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
small screen (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging factors
Sigma DP2 Vlogging factors
25
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
28
very good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than average (280g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 resolution)
no mic port
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Sigma DP2
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDSigma DP2
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sigma
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Sigma DP2
Alternate name FinePix S2900HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2009-09-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 41mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437g (0.96 lbs) 280g (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $260 $649