Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sigma SD1

Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Sigma SD1, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and SD1 (15MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm S2 Pro was manufactured 9 years before the SD1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm S2 Pro grades versus the SD1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro and Sigma SD1. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S2 Pro Gallery and Sigma SD1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S2 Pro comes with exterior dimensions of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 has sizing of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Sigma SD1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S2 Pro compared to the SD1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and SD1 is 56 and 77 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and SD1.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sigma SD1 to give you extra detail due to its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S2 Pro is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.