Fujifilm S8500 vs Sigma DP1

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm S8500 and Sigma DP1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the Fujifilm S8500 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S8500 was brought out 4 years after the DP1 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S8500 matches up versus the DP1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 and Sigma DP1. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8500 has got external 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 measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S8500 and Sigma DP1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 compared to the DP1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8500 and DP1 is 61 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8500 and DP1.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S8500 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Fujifilm S8500 will give greater detail having its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S8500 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.