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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sigma DP2

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
30
Overall
34
Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
43
Features
28
Overall
37

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Introduced September 2009
  • Replacement is Sigma DP2s
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sigma DP2 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm JZ200 and Sigma DP2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the Fujifilm JZ200 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm JZ200 was brought out 2 years later than the DP2 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm JZ200 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm JZ200 grades against the DP2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Sigma DP2

 Fujifilm JZ200 DP2 
IntroducedJanuary 2012September 2009More recent by 28 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Fujifilm JZ200

 DP2 Fujifilm JZ200 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ200 and Sigma DP2

 Fujifilm JZ200 DP2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JZ200 features physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 versus the DP2.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ200 and DP2 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JZ200 and DP2.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm JZ200 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Fujifilm JZ200 will resolve extra detail having its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm JZ200 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Portrait photography details
Sigma DP2 Portrait photography details
29
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JZ200
Street photography with Sigma DP2
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (135g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Sports photography advice
Sigma DP2 Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
29
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Travel photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competition (135g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
67
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
low resolution sensor (5MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Landscape photography info
Sigma DP2 Landscape photography info
42
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
48
you can focus manually
very good max aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (135 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
28
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ200 and Sigma DP2
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ200Sigma DP2
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sigma
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 Sigma DP2
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-05 2009-09-21
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3216 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 41mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 lbs) 280g (0.62 lbs)
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
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 $649