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Fujifilm S8500 vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
43
Features
31
Overall
38

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs

Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2013
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Earlier Model is Sigma DP2
  • New Model is Sigma DP2x
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Sigma DP2s Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Fujifilm S8500 and Sigma DP2s, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the Fujifilm S8500 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S8500 was launched 2 years later than the DP2s and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm S8500 grades against the DP2s in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Sigma DP2s

 Fujifilm S8500 DP2s 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2010More recent by 36 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Fujifilm S8500

 DP2s Fujifilm S8500 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Sigma DP2s

 Fujifilm S8500 DP2s 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8500 enjoys physical 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) whilst the Sigma DP2s has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 versus the DP2s.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8500 and DP2s is 61 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The photograph below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8500 and DP2s.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S8500 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm S8500 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S8500 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP2s as a Portrait photography camera
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decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Street photography info
Sigma DP2s Street photography info
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
67
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (280g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8500
Sports photography with Sigma DP2s
52
long zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/7,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
29
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Travel photography highlights
Sigma DP2s Travel photography highlights
52
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (1104mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
67
lighter than competition in class (280g)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
megapixel count low (5MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8500
Landscape photography with Sigma DP2s
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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focusing manually
good max aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Vlogging advice
Sigma DP2s Vlogging advice
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
28
good max aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Sigma DP2s
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Sigma DP2s
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sigma
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Sigma DP2s
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2010-02-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - True II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1104mm (46.0x) 41mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/7000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m
Flash settings - Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 lb) 280g (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $500 $940