Fujifilm S1500 vs Sigma DP2s
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
- Introduced February 2009
(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
- Announced February 2010
- Succeeded the Sigma DP2
- New Model is Sigma DP2x
Photography Glossary Fujifilm S1500 vs Sigma DP2s Overview
Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm S1500 versus Sigma DP2s, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the Fujifilm S1500 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Fujifilm S1500 was unveiled 12 months before the DP2s which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm S1500 grades vs the DP2s when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S1500 & Sigma DP2s. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S1500 Gallery & Sigma DP2s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Sigma DP2s
| Fujifilm S1500 | DP2s | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Fujifilm S1500
| DP2s | Fujifilm S1500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2010 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 12 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Sigma DP2s
| Fujifilm S1500 | DP2s | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm S1500 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S1500 comes with external measurements of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Sigma DP2s has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm S1500 versus Sigma DP2s in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 vs the DP2s.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1500 and DP2s is 82 and 86 respectively.
Fujifilm S1500 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1500 and DP2s.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S1500 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm S1500 will resolve greater detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1500 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | Sigma DP2s | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Sigma |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | Sigma DP2s |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2009-02-17 | 2010-02-20 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | True II |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 5 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 2640 x 1760 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 50 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 33-396mm (12.0x) | 41mm (1x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 2.5" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 15 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 8.70 m (Auto ISO) | 4.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 320 x 240 |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 320x240 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 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 | 345g (0.76 lbs) | 280g (0.62 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") | 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 | ||
| Storage media | - | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $200 | $940 |