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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Older Model is Sigma DP2
  • Renewed by Sigma DP2x
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sigma DP2s Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Sigma DP2s, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and DP2s (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was brought out 18 months later than the DP2s making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm F550 EXR being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR grades vs the DP2s with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Sigma DP2s

 Fujifilm F550 EXR DP2s 
RevealedJuly 2011February 2010Fresher by 18 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 DP2s Fujifilm F550 EXR 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Sigma DP2s

 Fujifilm F550 EXR DP2s 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR offers exterior dimensions 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 DP2s 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).

Look at the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Sigma DP2s in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and the DP2s.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and DP2s is 91 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and DP2s.

Plainly, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F550 EXR featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will produce extra detail having its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm F550 EXR provides an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Portrait photography with Sigma DP2s
40
MP count decent (16MP)
saves RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
56
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Street photography with Sigma DP2s
69
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (215g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
67
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP2s as a Sports photography camera
53
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
30
decent sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography information
Sigma DP2s Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition (215 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography details
Sigma DP2s Landscape photography details
50
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
saves RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse mode
48
has manual focus
great maximum aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging highlights
Sigma DP2s Vlogging highlights
33
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (215g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
28
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 pxls)
missing mic support
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Sigma DP2s
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRSigma DP2s
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sigma
Model Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Sigma DP2s
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-19 2010-02-20
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR True II
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 41mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.30 m
Flash modes 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 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video data format AVI MPEG4 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 lbs) 280g (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 158 not tested
Other
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $450 $940