FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sigma SD15
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sigma SD15 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR and Sigma SD15. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm S200EXR Gallery and Sigma SD15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S200EXR over the Sigma SD15
S200EXR | SD15 |
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Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the FujiFilm S200EXR
SD15 | S200EXR | |||
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Announced | February 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 7 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S200EXR and Sigma SD15
S200EXR | SD15 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sigma SD15 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR | Sigma SD15 | |
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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 |