Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sigma DP2

The following is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Sigma DP2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and DP2 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was unveiled 16 months after the DP2 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR scores vs the DP2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Sigma DP2. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Sigma DP2 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm F500 EXR enjoys exterior measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

See the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Sigma DP2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus the DP2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and DP2 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The picture below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and DP2.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will give you greater detail having an extra 11MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm F500 EXR should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.