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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
54
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs

Fujifilm S3 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 930g - 148 x 135 x 80mm
  • Introduced March 2005
  • Older Model is Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • New Model is Fujifilm S5 Pro
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Older Model is Sigma DP2
  • Updated by Sigma DP2x
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma DP2s Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma DP2s, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and the DP2s (5MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm S3 Pro was released 6 years before the DP2s and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm S3 Pro scores vs the DP2s with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Sigma DP2s

 Fujifilm S3 Pro DP2s 
Screen resolution235k230kCrisper screen (+5k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 DP2s Fujifilm S3 Pro 
ReleasedFebruary 2010March 2005Fresher by 60 months
Screen size2.5"2"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Sigma DP2s

 Fujifilm S3 Pro DP2s 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S3 Pro has got external 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) and the Sigma DP2s has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S3 Pro vs the DP2s.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and DP2s is 54 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and DP2s.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm S3 Pro to show more detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S3 Pro will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Portrait photography features
Sigma DP2s Portrait photography features
49
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution (6MP)
56
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
MP count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Street photography features
Sigma DP2s Street photography features
56
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
lighter than average in class (930 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
67
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (280g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
Sports photography with Sigma DP2s
46
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
30
decent sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
Travel photography with Sigma DP2s
50
lighter than average in class (930 grams)
weather proof
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution (6MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
67
lighter than others in class (280g)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
MP count low (5MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Landscape photography info
Sigma DP2s Landscape photography info
47
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
small screen (2")
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
48
has manual focus
good maximum aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Vlogging features
Sigma DP2s Vlogging features
9
no video
28
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than others in class (280g)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S3 Pro and Sigma DP2s
 Fujifilm FinePix S3 ProSigma DP2s
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sigma
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Sigma DP2s
Class Pro DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2005-03-16 2010-02-20
Body design Large SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4256 x 2848 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 41mm (1x)
Number of lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1.6 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 235k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 94 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 15.00 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 320 x 240
Max video resolution None 320x240
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 930 grams (2.05 pounds) 280 grams (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
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
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $940