FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma SD9
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
- Introduced February 2010
- Other Name is FinePix S2900HD
(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
- Replacement is Sigma SD10

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma SD9 Overview
Lets look more closely at the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Sigma SD9, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the S2800HD (14MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the S2800HD (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

The S2800HD was unveiled 7 years after the SD9 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the S2800HD scores against the SD9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma SD9 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD & Sigma SD9. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery & Sigma SD9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Sigma SD9
S2800HD | SD9 | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | ![]() | November 2002 | More modern by 88 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.2") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 130k | Clearer display (+100k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the FujiFilm S2800HD
SD9 | S2800HD | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Sigma SD9
S2800HD | SD9 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2800HD has outside dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD9 has dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).
Check out the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Sigma SD9 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the S2800HD compared to the SD9.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S2800HD and SD9 is 75 and 54 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2800HD and SD9.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S2800HD with its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the FujiFilm S2800HD will offer you extra detail having an extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The newer S2800HD will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma SD9 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD | Sigma SD9 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sigma |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD | Sigma SD9 |
Otherwise known as | FinePix S2900HD | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 3 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 2268 x 1512 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | - |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 76 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 1.8" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 130 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | 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 | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 437g (0.96 lbs) | 950g (2.09 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 74 x 82mm (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 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 | 4 x AA | - |
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 |
Cost at release | $260 | $3,001 |