Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sigma DP2
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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Display
- ISO 320 - 1600
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 820g - 148 x 125 x 80mm
- Announced August 2000
- Updated by Fujifilm S2 Pro
(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
- Released September 2009
- Replacement is Sigma DP2s

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sigma DP2 Overview
Below is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm S1 Pro versus Sigma DP2, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and DP2 (5MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

The Fujifilm S1 Pro was revealed 10 years prior to the DP2 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S1 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S1 Pro scores vs the DP2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sigma DP2 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro and Sigma DP2. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm S1 Pro Gallery and Sigma DP2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the Sigma DP2
Fujifilm S1 Pro | DP2 |
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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Fujifilm S1 Pro
DP2 | Fujifilm S1 Pro | |||
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Released | September 2009 | ![]() | August 2000 | More recent by 111 months |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | ![]() | 2" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 200k | Sharper screen (+30k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Sigma DP2
Fujifilm S1 Pro | DP2 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S1 Pro offers physical measurements of 148mm x 125mm x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm S1 Pro versus Sigma DP2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 Pro against the DP2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1 Pro and DP2 is 56 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and DP2.
To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sigma DP2 to show extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1 Pro will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sigma DP2 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro | Sigma DP2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Sigma |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro | Sigma DP2 |
Category | Pro DSLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2000-08-08 | 2009-09-21 |
Body design | Large SLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23 x 15.5mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 356.5mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 3 megapixel | 5 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3040 x 2016 | 2640 x 1760 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 320 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon F | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 41mm (1x) |
Amount of lenses | 309 | - |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2 inch | 2.5 inch |
Display resolution | 200k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 90 percent | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 15s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 15.00 m | 4.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/125s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 320x240 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 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 | 820g (1.81 lb) | 280g (0.62 lb) |
Dimensions | 148 x 125 x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") | 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 | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $2,000 | $649 |