Fujifilm S1 vs Sigma DP1x

The following is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm S1 and Sigma DP1x, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the Fujifilm S1 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S1 was unveiled 3 years after the DP1x which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm S1 grades versus the DP1x in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S1 and Sigma DP1x. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S1 Gallery and Sigma DP1x Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S1 comes with physical measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S1 and Sigma DP1x in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 versus the DP1x.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 and DP1x is 60 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The picture here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1 and DP1x.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S1 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm S1 will give you extra detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S1 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.