Fujifilm S1500 vs Sigma DP1

Below is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm S1500 and Sigma DP1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the Fujifilm S1500 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S1500 was unveiled 10 months later than the DP1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm S1500 scores versus the DP1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S1500 & Sigma DP1. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S1500 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S1500 enjoys outer dimensions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 vs the DP1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1500 and DP1 is 82 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S1500 and DP1.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S1500 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm S1500 will render extra detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S1500 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.