Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sigma DP2x

Here is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm SL1000 and Sigma DP2x, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the Fujifilm SL1000 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was released 24 months later than the DP2x which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm SL1000 grades against the DP2x when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 & Sigma DP2x. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery & Sigma DP2x Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL1000 offers outside dimensions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") having a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Sigma DP2x has dimensions 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 and the DP2x.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL1000 and DP2x is 61 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The photograph here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL1000 and DP2x.

All in all, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm SL1000 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Fujifilm SL1000 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm SL1000 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.