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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs

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

The following is a extended review of the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sigma DP2x, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and DP2x (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was revealed 6 months after the DP2x and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm F550 EXR being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR grades against the DP2x with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Sigma DP2x

 Fujifilm F550 EXR DP2x 
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 DP2x Fujifilm F550 EXR 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Sigma DP2x

 Fujifilm F550 EXR DP2x 
IntroducedJuly 2011February 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm F550 EXR has got outside dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sigma DP2x has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and the DP2x.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and DP2x is 91 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and DP2x.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will offer you more detail because of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography advice
Sigma DP2x Portrait photography advice
40
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
exports RAW files
manual focus not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2")
57
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
low resolution (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Street photography with Sigma DP2x
69
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
lighter than others (215g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2")
68
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (280g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography details
Sigma DP2x Sports photography details
53
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low resolution (5 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Travel photography with Sigma DP2x
69
lighter than others (215g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than competition in class (280g)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
low resolution (5 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography features
Sigma DP2x Landscape photography features
50
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2")
missing Time Lapse mode
48
manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Vlogging with Sigma DP2x
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (215g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing external mic support
28
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Sigma DP2x
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRSigma DP2x
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sigma
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Sigma DP2x
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 41mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video data format AVI MPEG4 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 pounds) 280 gr (0.62 pounds)
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 rating 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 158 not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $450 $699