Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sigma DP1x

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm S8100fd and Sigma DP1x, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the Fujifilm S8100fd (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was manufactured 13 months earlier than the DP1x which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm S8100fd grades against the DP1x in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd & Sigma DP1x. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery & Sigma DP1x Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8100fd enjoys physical dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S8100fd and Sigma DP1x in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd and the DP1x.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8100fd and DP1x is 75 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The graphic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8100fd and DP1x.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S8100fd because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Fujifilm S8100fd will deliver extra detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be behind in sensor tech.