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Fujifilm S9900w vs Sigma DP2 Comparison

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Fujifilm S9900w

16 MP | 1/2.3 CMOS Sensor

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Fujifilm S9900w vs Sigma DP2 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Fujifilm S9900w, which was introduced in January 2015 is a Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 16.0MP sensor whereas Sigma DP2, which was introduced in September 2009 is a Large Sensor Compact camera with a 5.0MP APS-C sensor. As you can see, DP2 is 6 years older than S9900w. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Fujifilm S9900w and Sigma DP2 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Fujifilm S9900w Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-01-14
  • 16MP - CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 24-1200 mm F2.9-6.5 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Screen
  • 920k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 10.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 670g. 123 x 87 x 116 mm

Sigma DP2 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2009-09-21
  • 5MP - APS-C CMOS (Foveon X3) Sensor
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 41 mm f Prime Lens
  • 2.50" Fixed Type Screen
  • 3.0fps continuous shooting
  • - 320 x 240 video resolution
  • 280g. 113 x 60 x 56 mm

Sigma DP2 was replaced by Sigma DP2s. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Sigma DP2s vs Sigma DP2
Sigma DP2s vs Fujifilm S9900w

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Fujifilm S9900w and Sigma DP2 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Fujifilm S9900w over Sigma DP2
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs None Better connectivity
In-built Image Stabilization
Optical vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and slow shutter speeds
Internal Storage
38MB vs None Extra built-in storage
Viewfinder
Electronic vs None Better framing and control
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Sensor Resolution
16 MP vs 5 MP 220% more pixels
Max ISO
12.800 vs 3.200 300% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.5" 0.5 inches larger display
LCD Resolution
460k dots vs 230k dots 100% higher resolution screen
Continuous Shooting
10.0fps vs 3.0fps 7 fps faster
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 41mm 17 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
1200mm vs 41mm 1159 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
50x vs 1× more flexible focal coverage
Flash Coverage
7.0m vs 4.3m 2.7m longer range
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs 320 x 240 Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Selfie & Vlogger LCD
Yes vs No Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
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Reasons to choose Sigma DP2 over Fujifilm S9900w
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Max Mech. Shutter
1/2000s vs 1/1700s faster mechanical shutter
Weight
280 g vs 670 g 390 g lighter
Max Aperture - Wide
vs 2.90 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
vs 6.50 faster lens at tele
Sensor Pixel Area
61.43µm2 vs 1.76µm2 3390% larger pixel area
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Common Strengths of Fujifilm S9900w and Sigma DP2
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs Yes creative shooting
Common Weaknesses of Fujifilm S9900w and Sigma DP2
Fixed Screen
Fixed vs No Screen tilts or Flips out independently, perfect for both stills and video
LCD Screen Size
2.50" vs 2.50" Small display
LCD Screen Resolution
460k dots vs 230k dots Low resolution screens
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Fujifilm S9900w vs Sigma DP2: Physical Specs and Body Features Comparison

Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Fujifilm S9900w and Sigma DP2 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Fujifilm S9900w has external dimensions of 123 x 87 x 116 mm (4.84 x 3.43 x 4.57″) and weighs 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz) (including batteries). Sigma DP2 has external dimensions of 113 x 60 x 56 mm (4.45 x 2.36 x 2.2″) and weighs 280 g (0.62 lb / 9.88 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w and the Sigma DP2. Sigma DP2 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 10mm narrower, 27mm shorter and 60mm thinner than Fujifilm S9900w.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sigma DP2 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of the Fujifilm S9900w and the Sigma DP2 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Sigma DP2 is significantly lighter (390g ) than the Fujifilm S9900w which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

S9900w
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Min
Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

S9900w
DP2
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither the Fujifilm S9900w nor Sigma DP2 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Fujifilm S9900w's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Sigma DP2's 2.5" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.


Fujifilm S9900w vs Sigma DP2: Sensor Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w has a 16.0MP (1/2. ) sized CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Sigma DP2 has a 5.0MP APS-C (20.7 x 13.8 mm ) sized CMOS (Foveon X3) sensor .

Fujifilm S9900w's sensor provides 11MP more than Sigma DP2's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the S9900w and DP2 sensor size comparison.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Fujifilm S9900w and Sigma DP2 Cameras


As seen above, Sigma DP2 has a infx Larger sensor area than Fujifilm S9900w. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sigma DP2 Lens Specs Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w features a 24-1200 mm F2.9-6.5 50x zoom lens whereas Sigma DP2 features a 41 mm Prime lens.

It is not easy to compare a prime lens with a zoom lens. Fujifilm S9900w's zoom lens provides a great flexibility compared to Sigma DP2's 41mm fixed focal length lens. On the other hand, DP2's prime lens makes it a specialized camera. You compromise the flexibility of a zoom in order to enjoy the high image quality and unique rendering of this fast lens. On the tele end, Fujifilm S9900w has 1159mm longer reach than the Sigma DP2. However, with a max aperture of f, Sigma DP2 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

S9900w
DP2
Widest - Samsung WB2200F
Average
Telezoom

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

S9900w
DP2
Longest - Nikon P1000
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

S9900w
DP2
Fastest - Olympus 1
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

S9900w
DP2
Fastest - Sony RX10 III
Average
What types of Photography are Fujifilm S9900w and Sigma DP2 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Fujifilm S9900w and Sigma DP2 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Fujifilm S9900w for Portrait Photography

POOR

Sigma DP2 for Portrait Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Manual Focus Mode
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Large APS-C (20.7 x 13.8 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 5.0MP
No Image Stabilization
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Fujifilm S9900w for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Sigma DP2 for Street Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
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Large APS-C (20.7 x 13.8 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Fast Lens at Wide: f
No Image Stabilization
No Built-in Viewfinder
41 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
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Fujifilm S9900w for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Sigma DP2 for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Wireless Connection
1200 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1700s
Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.50
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RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No Image Stabilization
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 3.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
41 mm Tele Lens
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Fujifilm S9900w for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Sigma DP2 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
50.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
670g
Body Thickness 116mm
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Large APS-C (20.7 x 13.8 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
280g
Body Thickness 56mm
Read the details

Fujifilm S9900w for Landscape Photography

POOR

Sigma DP2 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details
Large APS-C (20.7 x 13.8 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 5.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
41 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Sigma DP2: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far, but in case you wonder how we rated Fujifilm S9900w and Sigma DP2, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Fujifilm S9900w and Sigma DP2 scores compare:

Fujifilm S9900w
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #53 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #601 out of 1260 in all Cameras
Sigma DP2
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #57 out of 62 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #734 out of 1260 in all Cameras

Fujifilm S9900w has a higher Overall Score than the Sigma DP2 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

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Sigma DP2 vs Fujifilm S9900w Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Fujifilm S9900w Sigma DP2
Brand Fujifilm Sigma
Announced 2015-01-14 2009-09-21
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) Large sensor compact
Sensor
Type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Size APS-C
Dimensions 1/2. 20.7 x 13.8 mm
Area 0.00mm2 285.66mm2
Megapixels 16 megapixels 5 megapixels
Max Resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Max Native Light sensitivity 12,800 ISO 3,200 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 200 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-1200 mm (50x) 41 mm (1×)
Max Aperture F2.9-6.5 no lens
Macro Focus Range 7cm n/a
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3.00" 2.50"
Resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder Resolution 920k dots no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 97% n/a
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/1700s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 4.30 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps 3.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 320 x 240
Video Formats H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 670g 280g
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm 113 x 60 x 56mm
Battery Life 300 shots n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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