Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sigma DP1x

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm SL1000 versus Sigma DP1x, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the Fujifilm SL1000 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was introduced 2 years later than the DP1x and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm SL1000 grades versus the DP1x with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 and Sigma DP1x. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery and Sigma DP1x Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm SL1000 comes with physical dimensions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") along with a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1x has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

See the Fujifilm SL1000 versus Sigma DP1x in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 compared to the DP1x.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL1000 and DP1x is 61 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The photograph here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm SL1000 and DP1x.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm SL1000 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Fujifilm SL1000 will give more detail using its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm SL1000 should have an advantage in sensor technology.