FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sigma SD1
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
- 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
- Launched June 2010
- Alternative Name is FinePix JZ505
(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
- Updated by Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Below, we are reviewing the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sigma SD1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is very well matched but the JZ500 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe JZ500 was launched 3 months earlier than the SD1 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the JZ500 scores vs the SD1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Sigma SD1
| JZ500 | SD1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the FujiFilm JZ500
| SD1 | JZ500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sigma SD1
| JZ500 | SD1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2010 |  | September 2010 | Similar generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ500 provides outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 has dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the JZ500 vs the SD1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and SD1 is 93 and 77 respectively.
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ500 and SD1.
All in all, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The JZ500 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sigma SD1 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Sigma SD1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Sigma |
| Model | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Sigma SD1 |
| Also Known as | FinePix JZ505 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
| Launched | 2010-06-16 | 2010-09-21 |
| Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 384.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 15MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4800 x 3200 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | - |
| Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | - |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Cross focus points | - | 2 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
| Lens focal range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | - |
| Macro focus range | 2cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 76 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 15s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change 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 exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
| Max 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 168 gr (0.37 lbs) | - |
| 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) |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $230 | $2,339 |