Olympus FE-4000 vs Sigma DP2s

Here is a detailed assessment of the Olympus FE-4000 vs Sigma DP2s, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the FE-4000 (12MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the FE-4000 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The FE-4000 was announced 7 months before the DP2s so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-4000 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the FE-4000 grades against the DP2s for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-4000 and Sigma DP2s. The whole galleries are available at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery and Sigma DP2s Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4000 offers physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2s has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-4000 vs Sigma DP2s in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-4000 and the DP2s.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4000 and DP2s is 95 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The photograph below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4000 and DP2s.

To sum up, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FE-4000 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Olympus FE-4000 will give you more detail with its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older FE-4000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.