FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma DP2

On this page, we are evaluating the FujiFilm S2950 and Sigma DP2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the S2950 (14MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the S2950 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S2950 was launched 16 months later than the DP2 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S2950 scores vs the DP2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S2950 and Sigma DP2. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2950 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2950 enjoys outer dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the S2950 compared to the DP2.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S2950 and DP2 is 76 and 86 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S2950 and DP2.

Clearly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S2950 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the FujiFilm S2950 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern S2950 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.