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Fujifilm X100 vs Sigma DP2

Portability
80
Imaging
53
Features
36
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix X100 front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Fujifilm X100 vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 445g - 126 x 75 x 54mm
  • Announced May 2011
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X100S
Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Announced September 2009
  • Refreshed by Sigma DP2s
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Fujifilm X100 vs Sigma DP2 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm X100 vs Sigma DP2, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X100 (12MP) and DP2 (5MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X100 was released 21 months after the DP2 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X100 matches up versus the DP2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100 over the Sigma DP2

 Fujifilm X100 DP2 
AnnouncedMay 2011September 2009Newer by 21 months
Screen dimensions2.8"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Fujifilm X100

 DP2 Fujifilm X100 

Common features in the Fujifilm X100 and Sigma DP2

 Fujifilm X100 DP2 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X100 vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X100 features physical measurements of 126mm x 75mm x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X100 vs Sigma DP2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X100 vs the DP2.

Fujifilm X100 vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X100 and DP2 is 80 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X100 vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100 vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The picture here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X100 and DP2.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm X100 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X100 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X100 vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Portrait photography details
Sigma DP2 Portrait photography details
61
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
56
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Street photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Street photography highlights
63
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
67
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Sports photography info
Sigma DP2 Sports photography info
34
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have phase detect autofocus
30
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (5MP)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Travel photography information
Sigma DP2 Travel photography information
58
has built in flash
good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
67
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
resolution not great (5MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Landscape photography info
Sigma DP2 Landscape photography info
56
you can focus manually
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (2.8")
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
48
manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X100
Vlogging with Sigma DP2
25
good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
28
very good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Fujifilm X100 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100 and Sigma DP2
 Fujifilm FinePix X100Sigma DP2
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sigma
Model type Fujifilm FinePix X100 Sigma DP2
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-05-16 2009-09-21
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 2848 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 41mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 90% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.00 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445 gr (0.98 lbs) 280 gr (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 126 x 75 x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1001 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Price at release $1,800 $649