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Fujifilm S8300 vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Replaced the Sigma DP1s
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sigma DP1x Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm S8300 vs Sigma DP1x, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the Fujifilm S8300 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S8300 was introduced 2 years after the DP1x which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm S8300 grades vs the DP1x for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Sigma DP1x

 Fujifilm S8300 DP1x 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2010More modern by 36 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Fujifilm S8300

 DP1x Fujifilm S8300 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Sigma DP1x

 Fujifilm S8300 DP1x 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8300 features outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1x has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8300 vs Sigma DP1x in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 versus the DP1x.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8300 and DP1x is 61 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8300 and DP1x.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S8300 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Fujifilm S8300 will offer greater detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S8300 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography info
Sigma DP1x Portrait photography info
39
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Street photography information
Sigma DP1x Street photography information
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition (670 grams)
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (250 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Sports photography camera
52
great zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/7,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
32
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography details
Sigma DP1x Travel photography details
52
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (1008mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (670 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
57
lighter than competition (250 grams)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (5MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8300
Landscape photography with Sigma DP1x
46
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
41
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is small (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Vlogging info
Sigma DP1x Vlogging info
24
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition (670g)
25
lighter than competition (250 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Sigma DP1x
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Sigma DP1x
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sigma
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Sigma DP1x
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2010-02-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - True II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/4.0
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/7000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lbs) 250 gr (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $200 $574