FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sigma SD15
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
- 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
- Revealed July 2009
- Other Name is FinePix F75EXR
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Released February 2010
- Replaced the Sigma SD14

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sigma SD15 Overview
In this article, we are matching up the FujiFilm F70EXR versus Sigma SD15, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the F70EXR (10MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the F70EXR (1/2") and SD15 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

The F70EXR was announced 7 months before the SD15 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm F70EXR being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the F70EXR scores versus the SD15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sigma SD15 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR & Sigma SD15. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm F70EXR Gallery & Sigma SD15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Sigma SD15
F70EXR | SD15 |
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Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the FujiFilm F70EXR
SD15 | F70EXR | |||
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Released | February 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 7 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Sigma SD15
F70EXR | SD15 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F70EXR features exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sigma SD15 has proportions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
Take a look at the FujiFilm F70EXR versus Sigma SD15 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the F70EXR versus the SD15.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the F70EXR and SD15 is 93 and 59 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The photograph below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the F70EXR and SD15.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The F70EXR with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the FujiFilm F70EXR will show greater detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older F70EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sigma SD15 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR | Sigma SD15 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Sigma |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR | Sigma SD15 |
Otherwise known as | FinePix F75EXR | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2009-07-22 | 2010-02-20 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXR | True II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 5MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 3616 x 2712 | 2640 x 1760 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens focal range | 27-270mm (10.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 205g (0.45 pounds) | 750g (1.65 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") |
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 model | NP-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC Internal | SD/SDHC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $280 | $1,500 |