Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Here is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm Z33WP versus Sigma DP2 Quattro, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the Fujifilm Z33WP (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm Z33WP was released 5 years before the DP2 Quattro and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm Z33WP being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z33WP grades against the DP2 Quattro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP and Sigma DP2 Quattro. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm Z33WP Gallery and Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z33WP provides outer dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Quattro has proportions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm Z33WP versus Sigma DP2 Quattro in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP compared to the DP2 Quattro.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z33WP and DP2 Quattro is 96 and 70 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z33WP and DP2 Quattro.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Z33WP featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will produce more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z33WP will be behind with regard to sensor tech.