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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
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
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Superseded the Sigma DP2s
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sigma DP2x Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm JX500 vs Sigma DP2x, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the Fujifilm JX500 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm JX500 was manufactured 12 months later than the DP2x and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm JX500 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm JX500 scores vs the DP2x in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Sigma DP2x

 Fujifilm JX500 DP2x 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2011Fresher by 12 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Fujifilm JX500

 DP2x Fujifilm JX500 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Sigma DP2x

 Fujifilm JX500 DP2x 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX500 has got external measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Sigma DP2x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm JX500 vs Sigma DP2x in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 against the DP2x.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX500 and DP2x is 95 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The photograph here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX500 and DP2x.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm JX500 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Fujifilm JX500 will show greater detail due to its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm JX500 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography factors
Sigma DP2x Portrait photography factors
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography advice
Sigma DP2x Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition (113 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than others in class (280g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography highlights
Sigma DP2x Sports photography highlights
31
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JX500
Travel photography with Sigma DP2x
68
lighter than competition (113 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than others in class (280 grams)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
low megapixels (5MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX500
Landscape photography with Sigma DP2x
33
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
48
focusing manually
great maximum aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2x as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
28
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than others in class (280 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 pxls)
no external mic support
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Sigma DP2x
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Sigma DP2x
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sigma
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Sigma DP2x
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 41mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.3 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 grams (0.25 lb) 280 grams (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $90 $699