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FujiFilm S1600 vs Sigma SD9

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(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
Sigma SD9
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Sigma SD9

 S1600 SD9 
LaunchedFebruary 2010November 2002More modern by 88 months
Screen dimensions3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution230k130kSharper screen (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the FujiFilm S1600

 SD9 S1600 
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Sigma SD9

 S1600 SD9 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

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

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography highlights
21
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
47
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S1600
Street photography with Sigma SD9
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (950g)
maximum ISO low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S1600
Sports photography with Sigma SD9
34
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
36
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Travel photography details
Sigma SD9 Travel photography details
55
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
29
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (950g)
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography details
Sigma SD9 Landscape photography details
36
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
41
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inch)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (400)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging information
Sigma SD9 Vlogging information
25
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
9
can't shoot video
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Sigma SD9
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Sigma SD9
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