FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma DP1s

Lets look much closer at the FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma DP1s, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the S2950 (14MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the S2950 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The S2950 was launched 16 months after the DP1s making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S2950 matches up vs the DP1s with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S2950 and Sigma DP1s. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm S2950 Gallery and Sigma DP1s Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2950 features outer measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1s has dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma DP1s in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S2950 and the DP1s.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S2950 and DP1s is 76 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S2950 and DP1s.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S2950 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the FujiFilm S2950 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher S2950 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.