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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
43
Features
31
Overall
38

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma DP2s 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2900HD
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Superseded the Sigma DP2
  • Later Model is Sigma DP2x
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma DP2s Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the FujiFilm S2800HD and Sigma DP2s, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the S2800HD (14MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the S2800HD (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The S2800HD was unveiled around the same time to the DP2s so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S2800HD matches up versus the DP2s for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Sigma DP2s

 S2800HD DP2s 
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 DP2s S2800HD 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Sigma DP2s

 S2800HD DP2s 
RevealedFebruary 2010February 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2800HD features outer measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Sigma DP2s has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

See the FujiFilm S2800HD and Sigma DP2s in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the S2800HD vs the DP2s.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S2800HD and DP2s is 75 and 86 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The photograph here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S2800HD and DP2s.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S2800HD using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the FujiFilm S2800HD will give you extra detail having an extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography details
Sigma DP2s Portrait photography details
29
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography highlights
Sigma DP2s Street photography highlights
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
67
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (280g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography features
Sigma DP2s Sports photography features
43
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
29
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography info
Sigma DP2s Travel photography info
60
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
lighter than competition (280g)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP2s as a Landscape photography camera
41
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
48
focusing manually
fast maximum aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2s as a Vlogging camera
25
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
28
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Sigma DP2s
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDSigma DP2s
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sigma
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Sigma DP2s
Also called FinePix S2900HD -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Announced 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 41mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437 grams (0.96 lbs) 280 grams (0.62 lbs)
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 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 (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $260 $940