Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Here is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sigma. The resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was released 3 years earlier than the DP2 Quattro and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm F550 EXR being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR matches up vs the DP2 Quattro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR and Sigma DP2 Quattro. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery and Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR comes with exterior measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Quattro has dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sigma DP2 Quattro in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus the DP2 Quattro.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and DP2 Quattro is 91 and 70 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The visual below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and DP2 Quattro.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F550 EXR because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will give greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F550 EXR is going to be behind in sensor tech.