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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sigma DP1s

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
73
Overall
64
Fujifilm X-E2 front
 
Sigma DP1s front
Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-E1
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-E2S
Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced October 2009
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP1
  • Renewed by Sigma DP1x
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sigma DP1s Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sigma DP1s, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and DP1s (5MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was launched 4 years after the DP1s which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-E2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-E2 grades against the DP1s in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Sigma DP1s

 Fujifilm X-E2 DP1s 
IntroducedMarch 2014October 2009Newer by 54 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Fujifilm X-E2

 DP1s Fujifilm X-E2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Sigma DP1s

 Fujifilm X-E2 DP1s 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E2 provides physical measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Sigma DP1s has dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sigma DP1s in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 vs the DP1s.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sigma DP1s size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E2 and DP1s is 85 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sigma DP1s top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The pic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E2 and DP1s.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm X-E2 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-E2 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sigma DP1s sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Portrait photography details
Sigma DP1s Portrait photography details
75
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
56
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP1s as a Street photography camera
66
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
66
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others (270g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Sports photography with Sigma DP1s
69
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
32
decent sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Travel photography factors
Sigma DP1s Travel photography factors
72
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
does not posses selfie friendly screen
64
lighter than others (270 grams)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (5MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Landscape photography factors
Sigma DP1s Landscape photography factors
74
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
44
you can focus manually
good maximum aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
low maximum ISO (800)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Vlogging info
Sigma DP1s Vlogging info
34
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sigma DP1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2 and Sigma DP1s
 Fujifilm X-E2Sigma DP1s
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sigma
Model type Fujifilm X-E2 Sigma DP1s
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-03-05 2009-10-02
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 6400 800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28mm (1x)
Amount of lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 gr (0.77 pounds) 270 gr (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $450 $0