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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sigma SD9

Portability
54
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
38
Features
27
Overall
33

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

FujiFilm S200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Also referred to as FinePix S205EXR
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
  • Announced November 2002
  • Successor is Sigma SD10
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sigma SD9 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the FujiFilm S200EXR and Sigma SD9, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the S200EXR (12MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the S200EXR (1/1.6") and SD9 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The S200EXR was unveiled 6 years after the SD9 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S200EXR grades versus the SD9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S200EXR over the Sigma SD9

 S200EXR SD9 
AnnouncedJuly 2009November 2002Newer by 81 months
Display dimension2.7"1.8"Larger display (+0.9")
Display resolution230k130kCrisper display (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the FujiFilm S200EXR

 SD9 S200EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm S200EXR and Sigma SD9

 S200EXR SD9 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm S200EXR has outside 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 SD9 has specifications of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the S200EXR versus the SD9.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S200EXR and SD9 is 54 and 54 respectively.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S200EXR and SD9.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S200EXR with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the FujiFilm S200EXR will show greater detail having an extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent S200EXR should have an edge in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.6")
46
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (3 megapixels)
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Street photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.6")
more heavy than average in class (865g)
43
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (950 grams)
maximum ISO low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S200EXR
Sports photography with Sigma SD9
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long zoom range (31-436mm 14.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.6")
does not have phase detect autofocus
35
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3MP)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Travel photography advice
Sigma SD9 Travel photography advice
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built-in flash
very long zoom (436mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (865 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (950 grams)
low resolution sensor (3 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S200EXR
Landscape photography with Sigma SD9
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you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.6")
does not have Timelapse recording
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manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (1.8 inches)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (400)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Vlogging details
Sigma SD9 Vlogging details
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has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (865 grams)
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no video recording
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S200EXR and Sigma SD9
 FujiFilm FinePix S200EXRSigma SD9
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sigma
Model FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR Sigma SD9
Also called as FinePix S205EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2009-07-22 2002-11-26
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/1.6" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 8 x 6mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 48.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 3 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 2268 x 1512
Max native ISO 3200 400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
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 fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 31-436mm (14.1x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.3 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 4.5 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 1.8 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 130k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.20 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 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 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 865 grams (1.91 pounds) 950 grams (2.09 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $500 $3,001