FujiFilm JX300 vs Sigma SD15
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
- 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
- Launched January 2011
- Also Known as FinePix JX305
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Launched February 2010
- Replaced the Sigma SD14
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Below is a extended overview of the FujiFilm JX300 versus Sigma SD15, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the JX300 (14MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the JX300 (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe JX300 was revealed 11 months later than the SD15 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm JX300 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the JX300 matches up vs the SD15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Sigma SD15
| JX300 | SD15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2011 |  | February 2010 | More recent by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the FujiFilm JX300
| SD15 | JX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Sigma SD15
| JX300 | SD15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm JX300 vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JX300 provides exterior measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sigma SD15 has proportions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
Compare the FujiFilm JX300 versus Sigma SD15 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the JX300 versus the SD15.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and SD15 is 95 and 59 respectively.
FujiFilm JX300 vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the JX300 and SD15.
Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The JX300 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the FujiFilm JX300 will deliver more detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher JX300 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Sigma SD15 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sigma |
| Model type | FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Sigma SD15 |
| Also referred to as | FinePix JX305 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
| Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2010-02-20 |
| Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | True II |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 5MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 2640 x 1760 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | - | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/2.6-6.2 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 76 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.6x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1800 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 130 gr (0.29 pounds) | 750 gr (1.65 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") |
| 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 | 180 photographs | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC card |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $110 | $1,500 |