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FujiFilm S1800 vs Sigma SD9

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(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
Sigma SD9
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Sigma SD9

 S1800 SD9 
LaunchedFebruary 2010November 2002More modern by 88 months
Display dimension3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution230k130kClearer display (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the FujiFilm S1800

 SD9 S1800 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Sigma SD9

 S1800 SD9 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1800 and SD9 is 78 and 54 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography info
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
MP count low (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S1800
Street photography with Sigma SD9
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others in class (950g)
maximum ISO low (400)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography advice
Sigma SD9 Sports photography advice
34
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
36
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography highlights
Sigma SD9 Travel photography highlights
55
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
29
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (950 grams)
MP count low (3 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography information
Sigma SD9 Landscape photography information
36
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
41
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (1.8")
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (3MP)
maximum ISO low (400)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD9 as a Vlogging camera
25
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
9
no video
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Sigma SD9
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Sigma SD9
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