FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma DP2x

On this page, we will be looking at the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma DP2x, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the S2800HD (14MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the S2800HD (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The S2800HD was manufactured 12 months before the DP2x so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S2800HD grades against the DP2x in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD & Sigma DP2x. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery & Sigma DP2x Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. 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) whilst the Sigma DP2x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma DP2x in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S2800HD vs the DP2x.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S2800HD and DP2x is 75 and 86 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S2800HD and DP2x.

As you can see, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S2800HD because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the FujiFilm S2800HD will result in more detail due to its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged S2800HD will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.