Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sigma DP1

Below is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm F800EXR versus Sigma DP1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and DP1 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was revealed 4 years later than the DP1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm F800EXR being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm F800EXR grades against the DP1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR and Sigma DP1. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F800EXR has physical measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm F800EXR versus Sigma DP1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR compared to the DP1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F800EXR and DP1 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Generally, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F800EXR and DP1.

To sum up, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F800EXR using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Fujifilm F800EXR will render extra detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm F800EXR is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.