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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
43
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
 
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Key Specs

Fujifilm S3 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 930g - 148 x 135 x 80mm
  • Released March 2005
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • Renewed by Fujifilm S5 Pro
Sigma DP2 Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • 45mm (F2.8) lens
  • 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
  • Introduced February 2014
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm S3 Pro was announced 10 years prior to the DP2 Quattro and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S3 Pro matches up against the DP2 Quattro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 Fujifilm S3 Pro DP2 Quattro 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 DP2 Quattro Fujifilm S3 Pro 
IntroducedFebruary 2014March 2005Fresher by 108 months
Screen sizing3"2"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution920k235kClearer screen (+685k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Sigma DP2 Quattro

 Fujifilm S3 Pro DP2 Quattro 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S3 Pro comes with outside dimensions of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") along with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Quattro has dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma DP2 Quattro in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S3 Pro vs the DP2 Quattro.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma DP2 Quattro size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and DP2 Quattro is 54 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma DP2 Quattro top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and DP2 Quattro.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Sigma DP2 Quattro to deliver extra detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S3 Pro is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma DP2 Quattro sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Portrait photography features
Sigma DP2 Quattro Portrait photography features
50
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
77
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Street photography details
Sigma DP2 Quattro Street photography details
56
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
lighter than others (930g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
61
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Sports photography camera
47
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
48
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (45mm)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Travel photography advice
Sigma DP2 Quattro Travel photography advice
50
lighter than others (930 grams)
environment sealing
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
53
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Landscape photography info
Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography info
48
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
tiny screen (2 inches)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
59
has manual focus
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (45mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Vlogging features
Sigma DP2 Quattro Vlogging features
9
lack of video recording
9
no video
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S3 Pro and Sigma DP2 Quattro
 Fujifilm FinePix S3 ProSigma DP2 Quattro
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sigma
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Sigma DP2 Quattro
Type Pro DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Released 2005-03-16 2014-02-13
Physical type Large SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TRUE III engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4256 x 2848 5424 x 3616
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 45mm (1x)
Max aperture - f/2.8
Available lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 235 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 94% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 15.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 930 grams (2.05 lb) 395 grams (0.87 lb)
Dimensions 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 60 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 346 not tested
Other
Battery ID - BP-51
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II -
Card slots One One
Launch cost $0 $931