FujiFilm S1600 vs Sigma SD9
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
- 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Additionally Known as FinePix S1770
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 400
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Launched November 2002
- Later Model is Sigma SD10

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sigma SD9 Overview
Its time to look closer at the FujiFilm S1600 and Sigma SD9, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the S1600 (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

The S1600 was revealed 7 years after the SD9 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S1600 scores versus the SD9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sigma SD9 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S1600 and Sigma SD9. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S1600 Gallery and Sigma SD9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Sigma SD9
S1600 | SD9 | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | ![]() | November 2002 | More modern by 88 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.2") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 130k | Sharper screen (+100k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the FujiFilm S1600
SD9 | S1600 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus |
Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Sigma SD9
S1600 | SD9 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm S1600 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1600 offers exterior dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Sigma SD9 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).
Take a look at the FujiFilm S1600 and Sigma SD9 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the S1600 and the SD9.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S1600 and SD9 is 78 and 54 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The picture underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1600 and SD9.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S1600 having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the FujiFilm S1600 will produce more detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher S1600 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S1600 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 | Sigma SD9 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sigma |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S1600 | Sigma SD9 |
Also Known as | FinePix S1770 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2010-02-02 | 2002-11-26 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 3MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 2268 x 1512 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens zoom range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/4.0-4.8 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 1.8 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 130 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 99% | 98% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 337g (0.74 pounds) | 950g (2.09 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $130 | $3,001 |