Fujifilm S8400W vs Sigma DP2

On this page, we are contrasting the Fujifilm S8400W vs Sigma DP2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the Fujifilm S8400W (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S8400W was launched 3 years later than the DP2 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm S8400W matches up versus the DP2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W and Sigma DP2. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery and Sigma DP2 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8400W has outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 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).

Check out the Fujifilm S8400W vs Sigma DP2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W and the DP2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8400W and DP2 is 61 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The visual here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8400W and DP2.

All in all, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S8400W featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm S8400W will show more detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S8400W is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.