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Fujifilm X100 vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
80
Imaging
53
Features
36
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix X100 front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Fujifilm X100 vs Sigma DP2s 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
  • Introduced May 2011
  • Successor is Fujifilm X100S
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP2
  • Updated by Sigma DP2x
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Fujifilm X100 vs Sigma DP2s Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm X100 vs Sigma DP2s, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X100 (12MP) and DP2s (5MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X100 was announced 15 months later than the DP2s which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X100 grades versus the DP2s when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100 over the Sigma DP2s

 Fujifilm X100 DP2s 
LaunchedMay 2011February 2010More recent by 15 months
Screen size2.8"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Fujifilm X100

 DP2s Fujifilm X100 

Common features in the Fujifilm X100 and Sigma DP2s

 Fujifilm X100 DP2s 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X100 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X100 offers outside dimensions of 126mm x 75mm x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Sigma DP2s 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X100 against the DP2s.

Fujifilm X100 vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X100 and DP2s is 80 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X100 vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The photograph below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X100 and DP2s.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm X100 to offer greater detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X100 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X100 vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Portrait photography information
Sigma DP2s Portrait photography information
61
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
56
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
low MP (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100 as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP2s as a Street photography camera
63
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
67
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (280 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Sports photography advice
Sigma DP2s Sports photography advice
34
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (35mm)
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
lacks phase detect autofocus
30
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Travel photography advice
Sigma DP2s Travel photography advice
58
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
67
lighter than average in class (280g)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
low MP (5MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Landscape photography info
Sigma DP2s Landscape photography info
56
manual focus
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (2.8")
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
exports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
48
you can focus manually
fast maximum aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2s as a Vlogging camera
25
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
28
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than average in class (280g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Fujifilm X100 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100 and Sigma DP2s
 Fujifilm FinePix X100Sigma DP2s
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sigma
Model type Fujifilm FinePix X100 Sigma DP2s
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-05-16 2010-02-20
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR True II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 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
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 2848 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 41mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 90 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.00 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445g (0.98 lbs) 280g (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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $1,800 $940