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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Portability
56
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro front
 
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Key Specs

Fujifilm S1 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 320 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 820g - 148 x 125 x 80mm
  • Launched August 2000
  • Replacement is Fujifilm S2 Pro
Sigma DP2 Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • 45mm (F2.8) lens
  • 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S1 Pro was revealed 14 years earlier than the DP2 Quattro and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S1 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm S1 Pro matches up versus the DP2 Quattro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 Fujifilm S1 Pro DP2 Quattro 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Fujifilm S1 Pro

 DP2 Quattro Fujifilm S1 Pro 
RevealedFebruary 2014August 2000More recent by 164 months
Screen dimension3"2"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution920k200kCrisper screen (+720k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Sigma DP2 Quattro

 Fujifilm S1 Pro DP2 Quattro 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S1 Pro provides 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 Quattro has dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sigma DP2 Quattro in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 Pro vs the DP2 Quattro.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sigma DP2 Quattro size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1 Pro and DP2 Quattro is 56 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sigma DP2 Quattro top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and DP2 Quattro.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sigma DP2 Quattro to offer extra detail because of its extra 17MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1 Pro is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sigma DP2 Quattro sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Portrait photography factors
Sigma DP2 Quattro Portrait photography factors
47
focusing manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
MP count low (3 megapixels)
77
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Street photography camera
54
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (820g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
61
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Sports photography features
Sigma DP2 Quattro Sports photography features
36
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
MP count low (3MP)
48
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (45mm)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Travel photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Quattro Travel photography highlights
46
lighter than others in class (820 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (3 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
53
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Landscape photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography highlights
43
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2 inches)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (3MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
59
focusing manually
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (45mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S1 Pro
Vlogging with Sigma DP2 Quattro
9
lack of video recording
9
no video recording
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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 Pro and Sigma DP2 Quattro
 Fujifilm FinePix S1 ProSigma DP2 Quattro
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sigma
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro Sigma DP2 Quattro
Category Pro DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2000-08-08 2014-02-13
Body design Large SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TRUE III engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 3 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3040 x 2016 5424 x 3616
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 320 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 45mm (1x)
Max aperture - f/2.8
Amount of lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2" 3"
Screen resolution 200 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 90% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 15.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/125 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 820 grams (1.81 pounds) 395 grams (0.87 pounds)
Dimensions 148 x 125 x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2")
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 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II -
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $2,000 $931