Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sigma DP2

Below, we are analyzing the Fujifilm S2 Pro versus Sigma DP2, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and the DP2 (5MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm S2 Pro was unveiled 8 years prior to the DP2 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm S2 Pro matches up against the DP2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro & Sigma DP2. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S2 Pro Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S2 Pro comes with outside dimensions of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S2 Pro vs the DP2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and DP2 is 56 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The pic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and DP2.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S2 Pro to give you extra detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S2 Pro is going to be behind in sensor tech.