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FujiFilm S1800 vs Sigma SD1

Portability
78
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Sigma SD1 front
Portability
77
Imaging
54
Features
43
Overall
49

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(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
Sigma SD1
(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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FujiFilm S1800 vs Sigma SD1 Overview

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.

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The 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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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Sigma SD1

 S1800 SD1 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the FujiFilm S1800

 SD1 S1800 
IntroducedSeptember 2010February 2010More modern by 7 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Sigma SD1

 S1800 SD1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sigma SD1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S1800 and SD1 is 78 and 77 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sigma SD1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD1 as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
64
manual focus
decent megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S1800
Street photography with Sigma SD1
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography factors
Sigma SD1 Sports photography factors
33
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
55
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography info
Sigma SD1 Travel photography info
55
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
65
environment sealing
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography factors
Sigma SD1 Landscape photography factors
36
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
61
manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low maximum ISO (0)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging information
Sigma SD1 Vlogging information
25
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
9
no video shooting
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Sigma SD1
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Sigma 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