Fujifilm X100 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

In this article, we are matching up the Fujifilm X100 versus Sigma DP2 Quattro, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X100 (12MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X100 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the DP2 Quattro and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X100 scores versus the DP2 Quattro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix X100 & Sigma DP2 Quattro. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X100 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X100 offers outer dimensions of 126mm x 75mm x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Quattro has sizing of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X100 vs the DP2 Quattro.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X100 and DP2 Quattro is 80 and 70 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X100 and DP2 Quattro.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sigma DP2 Quattro to result in more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X100 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.