Fujifilm S4500 vs Sigma DP2s

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm S4500 vs Sigma DP2s, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the Fujifilm S4500 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S4500 was revealed 23 months later than the DP2s which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm S4500 grades against the DP2s in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S4500 & Sigma DP2s. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm S4500 Gallery & Sigma DP2s Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S4500 offers outer measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Sigma DP2s has sizing 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 ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 against the DP2s.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4500 and DP2s is 67 and 86 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S4500 and DP2s.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S4500 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm S4500 will give more detail because of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S4500 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.