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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sigma SD15

Portability
54
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs

FujiFilm S200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-436mm (F2.8-5.3) lens
  • 865g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S205EXR
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Succeeded the Sigma SD14
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sigma SD15 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the FujiFilm S200EXR versus Sigma SD15, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the S200EXR (12MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the S200EXR (1/1.6") and SD15 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The S200EXR was released 7 months prior to the SD15 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S200EXR grades versus the SD15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S200EXR over the Sigma SD15

 S200EXR SD15 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the FujiFilm S200EXR

 SD15 S200EXR 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010July 2009More modern by 7 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S200EXR and Sigma SD15

 S200EXR SD15 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S200EXR comes with external dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") and a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) while the Sigma SD15 has proportions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S200EXR versus Sigma SD15 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S200EXR versus the SD15.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S200EXR and SD15 is 54 and 59 respectively.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S200EXR and SD15.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S200EXR featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the FujiFilm S200EXR will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged S200EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S200EXR
Portrait photography with Sigma SD15
45
has manual focus
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.6")
50
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Street photography highlights
Sigma SD15 Street photography highlights
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/1.6")
heavier than others (865g)
52
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Sports photography factors
Sigma SD15 Sports photography factors
34
long zoom range (31-436mm 14.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.6")
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
max fps low (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Travel photography advice
Sigma SD15 Travel photography advice
38
has built in flash
very long zoom (436mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (865g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
42
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (5MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Landscape photography highlights
Sigma SD15 Landscape photography highlights
34
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.6")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
51
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Vlogging information
Sigma SD15 Vlogging information
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than others (865 grams)
9
can't shoot video
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S200EXR and Sigma SD15
 FujiFilm FinePix S200EXRSigma SD15
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sigma
Model FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR Sigma SD15
Also referred to as FinePix S205EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2009-07-22 2010-02-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/1.6" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 8 x 6mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 48.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 31-436mm (14.1x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.3 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 4.5 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 865 grams (1.91 lbs) 750 grams (1.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
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 NP-140 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $500 $1,500