Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sigma DP1

On this page, we are contrasting the Fujifilm S2000HD versus Sigma DP1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the Fujifilm S2000HD (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S2000HD was brought out 9 months later than the DP1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S2000HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm S2000HD matches up versus the DP1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD & Sigma DP1. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S2000HD Gallery & Sigma DP1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S2000HD provides exterior measurements of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S2000HD versus Sigma DP1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD against the DP1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S2000HD and DP1 is 75 and 87 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S2000HD and DP1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S2000HD featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Fujifilm S2000HD will deliver more detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S2000HD is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.