Fujifilm JX500 vs Sigma DP1s

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 and Sigma DP1s, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the Fujifilm JX500 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm JX500 was brought out 2 years after the DP1s which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm JX500 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm JX500 grades versus the DP1s with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 and Sigma DP1s. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery and Sigma DP1s Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX500 has outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1s has specifications of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm JX500 and Sigma DP1s in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 vs the DP1s.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX500 and DP1s is 95 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The picture below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX500 and DP1s.

Plainly, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm JX500 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Fujifilm JX500 will result in more detail having its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm JX500 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.