Fujifilm JX550 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

The following is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm JX550 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sigma. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm JX550 (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm JX550 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the DP2 Quattro which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm JX550 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm JX550 grades against the DP2 Quattro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 and Sigma DP2 Quattro. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX550 has got outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Quattro has proportions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm JX550 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 vs the DP2 Quattro.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and DP2 Quattro is 95 and 70 respectively.

Often, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The picture here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX550 and DP2 Quattro.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm JX550 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will show extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX550 will be behind in sensor innovation.