FujiFilm S1600 vs Sigma SD14

In this write-up, we are contrasting the FujiFilm S1600 versus Sigma SD14, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the S1600 (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The S1600 was launched 3 years after the SD14 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S1600 scores vs the SD14 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S1600 and Sigma SD14. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm S1600 Gallery and Sigma SD14 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1600 has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD14 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S1600 versus Sigma SD14 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the S1600 versus the SD14.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S1600 and SD14 is 78 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The picture here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1600 and SD14.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S1600 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the FujiFilm S1600 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent S1600 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.