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FujiFilm S4000 vs Sigma DP2

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
43
Features
28
Overall
37

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S4050
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
  • Newer Model is Sigma DP2s
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Sigma DP2 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the FujiFilm S4000 vs Sigma DP2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the S4000 (14MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the S4000 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The S4000 was revealed 16 months after the DP2 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S4000 scores vs the DP2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Sigma DP2

 S4000 DP2 
ReleasedJanuary 2011September 2009More modern by 16 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the FujiFilm S4000

 DP2 S4000 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Sigma DP2

 S4000 DP2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm S4000 features outside dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm S4000 vs Sigma DP2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the S4000 and the DP2.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and DP2 is 67 and 86 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The pic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4000 and DP2.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S4000 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the FujiFilm S4000 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern S4000 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography features
Sigma DP2 Portrait photography features
34
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
low MP (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Street photography details
Sigma DP2 Street photography details
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
67
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (280 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography advice
Sigma DP2 Sports photography advice
46
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
29
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S4000
Travel photography with Sigma DP2
54
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
lighter than others in class (280 grams)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
low MP (5 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography details
Sigma DP2 Landscape photography details
41
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
48
manual focus
great max aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging advice
Sigma DP2 Vlogging advice
24
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
28
great max aperture (f)
lighter than others in class (280g)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Sigma DP2
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Sigma DP2
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sigma
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Sigma DP2
Also referred to as FinePix S4050 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2009-09-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
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 alias 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 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 41mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540g (1.19 lbs) 280g (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 life 300 photographs -
Battery style AA -
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 SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $279 $649