FujiFilm S1800 vs Sigma SD9
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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
- Alternative Name is FinePix S1880
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 400
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Launched November 2002
- New Model is Sigma SD10
FujiFilm S1800 vs Sigma SD9 Overview
Following is a extensive review of the FujiFilm S1800 and Sigma SD9, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the S1800 (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe S1800 was launched 7 years after the SD9 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the S1800 scores versus the SD9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
FujiFilm S1800 vs Sigma SD9 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 & Sigma SD9. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery & Sigma SD9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Sigma SD9
S1800 | SD9 | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | November 2002 | More modern by 88 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.2") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 130k | Clearer display (+100k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the FujiFilm S1800
SD9 | S1800 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Sigma SD9
S1800 | SD9 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
FujiFilm S1800 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S1800 comes with outer dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD9 has proportions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).
Examine the FujiFilm S1800 and Sigma SD9 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S1800 vs the SD9.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1800 and SD9 is 78 and 54 respectively.
FujiFilm S1800 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The pic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S1800 and SD9.
Plainly, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S1800 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the FujiFilm S1800 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer S1800 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
FujiFilm S1800 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
FujiFilm S1800 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 | Sigma SD9 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sigma |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S1800 | Sigma SD9 |
Also referred to as | FinePix S1880 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2010-02-02 | 2002-11-26 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 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 Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 2268 x 1512 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 76 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 1.8 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 130 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 99% | 98% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 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) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 337 gr (0.74 lbs) | 950 gr (2.09 lbs) |
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 Overall 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 shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $180 | $3,001 |