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Fujifilm X100S vs Sigma DP2

Portability
80
Imaging
58
Features
50
Overall
54
Fujifilm X100S front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Fujifilm X100S vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 445g - 127 x 74 x 54mm
  • Announced July 2013
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X100
  • Successor is Fujifilm X100T
Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Released September 2009
  • Replacement is Sigma DP2s
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Fujifilm X100S vs Sigma DP2 Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm X100S and Sigma DP2, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X100S (16MP) and DP2 (5MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X100S was revealed 3 years later than the DP2 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X100S grades vs the DP2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100S over the Sigma DP2

 Fujifilm X100S DP2 
ReleasedJuly 2013September 2009More recent by 47 months
Screen sizing2.8"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Fujifilm X100S

 DP2 Fujifilm X100S 

Common features in the Fujifilm X100S and Sigma DP2

 Fujifilm X100S DP2 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm X100S vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X100S comes with outside dimensions of 127mm x 74mm x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 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).

Check out the Fujifilm X100S and Sigma DP2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X100S compared to the DP2.

Fujifilm X100S vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X100S and DP2 is 80 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X100S vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100S vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The photograph below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X100S and DP2.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm X100S to deliver extra detail because of its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X100S will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X100S vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100S vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100S vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Portrait photography features
Sigma DP2 Portrait photography features
74
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
56
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
MP count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100S as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP2 as a Street photography camera
64
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
67
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (280g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Sports photography advice
Sigma DP2 Sports photography advice
45
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
30
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Travel photography advice
Sigma DP2 Travel photography advice
67
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
67
lighter than others in class (280g)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
MP count low (5 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Landscape photography features
Sigma DP2 Landscape photography features
63
manual focus
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
48
you can focus manually
good max aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
screen is small (2.5")
no image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X100S
Vlogging with Sigma DP2
29
great max aperture (f2.0)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have microphone support
28
good max aperture (f)
lighter than others in class (280g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Fujifilm X100S vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100S and Sigma DP2
 Fujifilm X100SSigma DP2
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sigma
Model Fujifilm X100S Sigma DP2
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-07-29 2009-09-21
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 41mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/2.0 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,350k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 90 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.00 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 grams (0.98 pounds) 280 grams (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 74 x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $1,299 $649