Fujifilm A100 vs Sigma DP1

Below, we are evaluating the Fujifilm A100 versus Sigma DP1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the Fujifilm A100 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm A100 was unveiled 9 months later than the DP1 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm A100 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm A100 grades against the DP1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix A100 and Sigma DP1. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm A100 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm A100 enjoys physical measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

See the Fujifilm A100 versus Sigma DP1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm A100 against the DP1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A100 and DP1 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A100 and DP1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm A100 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm A100 will offer you greater detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm A100 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.