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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sigma SD9

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
38
Features
27
Overall
33

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2600HD
Sigma SD9
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 400
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Released November 2002
  • Refreshed by Sigma SD10
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sigma SD9 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sigma SD9, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the S2500HD (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S2500HD was launched 7 years after the SD9 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S2500HD grades versus the SD9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Sigma SD9

 S2500HD SD9 
ReleasedJuly 2010November 2002More modern by 93 months
Display size3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution230k130kSharper display (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 SD9 S2500HD 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Sigma SD9

 S2500HD SD9 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2500HD has exterior dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Sigma SD9 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sigma SD9 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S2500HD vs the SD9.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S2500HD and SD9 is 78 and 54 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S2500HD and SD9.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S2500HD due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the FujiFilm S2500HD will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern S2500HD is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography details
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography details
21
manual focus not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
46
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (3MP)
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography factors
Sigma SD9 Street photography factors
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
more heavy than others (950g)
max ISO too low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Sports photography with Sigma SD9
34
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
35
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
lack of phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography details
Sigma SD9 Travel photography details
55
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
29
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others (950 grams)
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Landscape photography camera
36
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
40
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (1.8 inches)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
max ISO too low (400)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD9 as a Vlogging camera
25
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
9
no video
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Sigma SD9
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDSigma SD9
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sigma
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Sigma SD9
Also Known as FinePix S2600HD -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2010-07-06 2002-11-26
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 3MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 2268 x 1512
Max native ISO 1600 400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 1.8 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 130k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 gr (0.74 pounds) 950 gr (2.09 pounds)
Physical 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $200 $3,001