FujiFilm S1800 vs Sigma SD1
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Also referred to as FinePix S1880
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
- Introduced September 2010
- Later Model is Sigma SD1 Merrill
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In this article, we are reviewing the FujiFilm S1800 versus Sigma SD1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Sigma. The resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is very comparable but the S1800 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe S1800 was launched 7 months prior to the SD1 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S1800 matches up versus the SD1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 & Sigma SD1. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery & Sigma SD1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Sigma SD1
| S1800 | SD1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the FujiFilm S1800
| SD1 | S1800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2010 | February 2010 | More modern by 7 months | |
| Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
| Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Sigma SD1
| S1800 | SD1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
| Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
| Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
FujiFilm S1800 vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S1800 provides outer 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) whilst the Sigma SD1 has sizing of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Take a look at the FujiFilm S1800 versus Sigma SD1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the S1800 vs the SD1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S1800 and SD1 is 78 and 77 respectively.
FujiFilm S1800 vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The pic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S1800 and SD1.
As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S1800 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sigma SD1 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged S1800 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
FujiFilm S1800 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and ViewFinder
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix S1800 | Sigma SD1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sigma |
| Model | FujiFilm FinePix S1800 | Sigma SD1 |
| Also called as | FinePix S1880 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
| Revealed | 2010-02-02 | 2010-09-21 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Dual True II |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 24 x 16mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 384.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4800 x 3200 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | - |
| Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | - |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Cross focus points | - | 2 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
| Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | - |
| Macro focus range | 2cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 76 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 99% | 96% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 15 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.40 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 337g (0.74 lb) | - |
| Dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $180 | $2,339 |