Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sigma DP1

On this page, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm S1 Pro versus Sigma DP1, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and DP1 (5MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm S1 Pro was brought out 8 years earlier than the DP1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S1 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm S1 Pro scores against the DP1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro and Sigma DP1. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S1 Pro Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S1 Pro comes with exterior dimensions of 148mm x 125mm x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S1 Pro versus Sigma DP1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S1 Pro against the DP1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 Pro and DP1 is 56 and 87 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The image here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and DP1.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Sigma DP1 to provide greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1 Pro will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.