FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sigma SD10

On this page, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Sigma SD10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the JZ500 (14MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the JZ500 (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The JZ500 was introduced 6 years later than the SD10 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the JZ500 grades against the SD10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 & Sigma SD10. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery & Sigma SD10 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ500 features exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sigma SD10 has specifications of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the JZ500 compared to the SD10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and SD10 is 93 and 54 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ500 and SD10.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The JZ500 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the FujiFilm JZ500 will produce extra detail using its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern JZ500 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.