Fujifilm SL240 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm SL240 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the Fujifilm SL240 (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm SL240 was introduced 3 years prior to the DP2 Quattro which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm SL240 grades against the DP2 Quattro when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix SL240 and Sigma DP2 Quattro. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL240 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm SL240 has got outside measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Quattro has proportions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm SL240 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 against the DP2 Quattro.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL240 and DP2 Quattro is 67 and 70 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL240 and DP2 Quattro.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm SL240 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will offer you more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm SL240 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.