Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma DP2s
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma DP2s Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro and Sigma DP2s. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery and Sigma DP2s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Sigma DP2s
Fujifilm S3 Pro | DP2s | |||
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Screen resolution | 235k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+5k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Fujifilm S3 Pro
DP2s | Fujifilm S3 Pro | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | February 2010 | ![]() | March 2005 | Fresher by 60 months |
Screen size | 2.5" | ![]() | 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 type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma DP2s in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma DP2s Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro | Sigma DP2s | |
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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 |