Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sigma DP2

Below, we are contrasting the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Sigma DP2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and DP2 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was announced 3 years after the DP2 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR matches up vs the DP2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR & Sigma DP2. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR features physical dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Sigma DP2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs the DP2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and DP2 is 54 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The pic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and DP2.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will offer greater detail with its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm HS50 EXR should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.