Fujifilm XP130 vs Sigma DP2

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Fujifilm XP130 versus Sigma DP2, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP130 (16MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the Fujifilm XP130 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XP130 was launched 8 years later than the DP2 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm XP130 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm XP130 scores against the DP2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix XP130 & Sigma DP2. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm XP130 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP130 has got external dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP130 against the DP2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP130 and DP2 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The graphic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP130 and DP2.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XP130 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm XP130 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP130 provides a benefit in sensor technology.