FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sigma SD1
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35 Features
24 Overall
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77 Imaging
55 Features
43 Overall
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
- 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
- Released February 2010
- Alternative Name is FinePix JZ305
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
- Released September 2010
- Replacement is Sigma SD1 Merrill
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sigma SD1 Overview
Here is a extended assessment of the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sigma SD1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Sigma. The resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is very similar but the JZ300 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe JZ300 was introduced 7 months earlier than the SD1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm JZ300 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the JZ300 scores against the SD1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sigma SD1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 & Sigma SD1. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery & Sigma SD1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Sigma SD1
JZ300 | SD1 |
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Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the FujiFilm JZ300
SD1 | JZ300 | |||
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Released | September 2010 | February 2010 | Fresher by 7 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sigma SD1
JZ300 | SD1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ300 has got exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 has dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Check out the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sigma SD1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the JZ300 and the SD1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and SD1 is 93 and 77 respectively.
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ300 and SD1.
As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The JZ300 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sigma SD1 will offer you extra detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older JZ300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Sigma SD1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Sigma |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Sigma SD1 |
Also called as | FinePix JZ305 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2010-02-02 | 2010-09-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Dual True II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 24 x 16mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 384.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4800 x 3200 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | - |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 2 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens focal range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 76 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 15 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 2.60 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 168 gr (0.37 lb) | - |
Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $180 | $2,339 |