Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sigma DP2s
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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs
(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
- Renewed by Fujifilm S2 Pro
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Launched February 2010
- Earlier Model is Sigma DP2
- New Model is Sigma DP2x

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sigma DP2s Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm S1 Pro versus Sigma DP2s, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and DP2s (5MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

The Fujifilm S1 Pro was introduced 10 years before the DP2s and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S1 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm S1 Pro matches up against the DP2s for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sigma DP2s Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro and Sigma DP2s. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S1 Pro Gallery and Sigma DP2s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the Sigma DP2s
Fujifilm S1 Pro | DP2s |
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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Fujifilm S1 Pro
DP2s | Fujifilm S1 Pro | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | ![]() | August 2000 | More recent by 116 months |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | ![]() | 2" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 200k | Crisper screen (+30k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Sigma DP2s
Fujifilm S1 Pro | DP2s | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S1 Pro comes with outer dimensions of 148mm x 125mm x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs) while the Sigma DP2s has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm S1 Pro versus Sigma DP2s in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S1 Pro and the DP2s.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 Pro and DP2s is 56 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and DP2s.
As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sigma DP2s to produce more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1 Pro will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sigma DP2s Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro | Sigma DP2s | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Sigma |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro | Sigma DP2s |
Type | Pro DSLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2000-08-08 | 2010-02-20 |
Body design | Large SLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | True II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23 x 15.5mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 356.5mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 3 megapixel | 5 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3040 x 2016 | 2640 x 1760 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 320 | 50 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon F | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 41mm (1x) |
Total lenses | 309 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2" | 2.5" |
Screen resolution | 200k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 90 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 15 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 15.00 m | 4.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/125 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 320 x 240 |
Highest video resolution | None | 320x240 |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 820g (1.81 pounds) | 280g (0.62 pounds) |
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 Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $2,000 | $940 |