Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma DP1s

Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm S3 Pro versus Sigma DP1s, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sigma. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and the DP1s (5MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm S3 Pro was introduced 5 years prior to the DP1s and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm S3 Pro scores vs the DP1s with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro & Sigma DP1s. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery & Sigma DP1s Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S3 Pro comes with outside dimensions of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) while the Sigma DP1s has specifications of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S3 Pro versus Sigma DP1s in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S3 Pro compared to the DP1s.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and DP1s is 54 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The visual below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and DP1s.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm S3 Pro to resolve extra detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S3 Pro is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.