Fujifilm S8400W vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Below is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm S8400W and Sigma DP2 Quattro, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sigma. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm S8400W (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S8400W was launched 10 months prior to the DP2 Quattro and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm S8400W grades versus the DP2 Quattro for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8400W provides outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Quattro has dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S8400W and Sigma DP2 Quattro in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W vs the DP2 Quattro.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8400W and DP2 Quattro is 61 and 70 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8400W and DP2 Quattro.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S8400W featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will render greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8400W will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.