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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sigma SD1

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Sigma SD1 front
Portability
77
Imaging
55
Features
43
Overall
50

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(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
Sigma SD1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Sigma SD1

 JZ300 SD1 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 SD1 JZ300 
ReleasedSeptember 2010February 2010Fresher by 7 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sigma SD1

 JZ300 SD1 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sigma SD1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and SD1 is 93 and 77 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sigma SD1 top view buttons comparison

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.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sigma SD1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography details
Sigma SD1 Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
65
focusing manually
MP count good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Street photography with Sigma SD1
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography info
Sigma SD1 Sports photography info
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
56
MP count good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography factors
Sigma SD1 Travel photography factors
61
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
weather proof
MP count good (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography details
Sigma SD1 Landscape photography details
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
61
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
max ISO too low (0)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging information
Sigma SD1 Vlogging information
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
9
lack of video recording
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Sigma SD1
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Sigma SD1
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