Fujifilm S8300 vs Sigma DP1

Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm S8300 and Sigma DP1, 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 resolutions of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the Fujifilm S8300 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S8300 was revealed 4 years later than the DP1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm S8300 matches up against the DP1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 & Sigma DP1. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8300 enjoys outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 vs the DP1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8300 and DP1 is 61 and 87 respectively.

Typically, its tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The visual below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8300 and DP1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S8300 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Fujifilm S8300 will offer greater detail because of its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S8300 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.