Fujifilm S4500 vs Sigma DP1

Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm S4500 and Sigma DP1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the Fujifilm S4500 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S4500 was unveiled 3 years later than the DP1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm S4500 grades versus the DP1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S4500 and Sigma DP1. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S4500 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S4500 comes with outside measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S4500 and Sigma DP1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 against the DP1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4500 and DP1 is 67 and 87 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4500 and DP1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S4500 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Fujifilm S4500 will show extra detail having an extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S4500 provides a benefit in sensor technology.