Fujifilm SL300 vs Sigma DP1x

On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm SL300 versus Sigma DP1x, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the Fujifilm SL300 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm SL300 was released 23 months later than the DP1x which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm SL300 scores versus the DP1x with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix SL300 & Sigma DP1x. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL300 Gallery & Sigma DP1x Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm SL300 enjoys external measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1x has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm SL300 versus Sigma DP1x in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 compared to the DP1x.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL300 and DP1x is 67 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL300 and DP1x.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm SL300 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Fujifilm SL300 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm SL300 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.