Fujifilm SL300 vs Sigma DP2

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm SL300 versus Sigma DP2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the Fujifilm SL300 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm SL300 was released 2 years after the DP2 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm SL300 grades vs the DP2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix SL300 and Sigma DP2. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm SL300 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm SL300 comes with exterior dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm SL300 versus Sigma DP2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 vs the DP2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL300 and DP2 is 67 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm SL300 and DP2.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm SL300 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Fujifilm SL300 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm SL300 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.