Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sigma DP1

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Sigma DP1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and DP1 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was released 4 years later than the DP1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR grades vs the DP1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR & Sigma DP1. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery & Sigma DP1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR enjoys physical measurements of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") and a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Sigma DP1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR against the DP1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and DP1 is 54 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and DP1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm HS50 EXR is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.