FujiFilm S1600 vs Sigma SD1

Here, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm S1600 vs Sigma SD1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Sigma. The image resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is relatively similar but the S1600 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The S1600 was revealed 7 months before the SD1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the S1600 matches up vs the SD1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S1600 and Sigma SD1. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S1600 Gallery and Sigma SD1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S1600 enjoys exterior measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 has sizing 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the S1600 versus the SD1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1600 and SD1 is 78 and 77 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1600 and SD1.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S1600 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sigma SD1 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S1600 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.