Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm JZ100 and Sigma DP2 Quattro, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the Fujifilm JZ100 (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was revealed 3 years before the DP2 Quattro which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm JZ100 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm JZ100 matches up against the DP2 Quattro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 and Sigma DP2 Quattro. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm JZ100 has got physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Quattro has specifications of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm JZ100 and Sigma DP2 Quattro in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 vs the DP2 Quattro.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JZ100 and DP2 Quattro is 95 and 70 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JZ100 and DP2 Quattro.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm JZ100 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will offer greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JZ100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.