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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma SD9

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
38
Features
27
Overall
33

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(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
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
  • Launched November 2002
  • Replacement is Sigma SD10
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Sigma SD9

 S2800HD SD9 
LaunchedFebruary 2010November 2002More modern by 88 months
Display dimension3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution230k130kClearer display (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 SD9 S2800HD 
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Sigma SD9

 S2800HD SD9 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

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

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Portrait photography with Sigma SD9
29
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
46
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
low MP (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Street photography camera
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
43
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (950 grams)
low maximum ISO (400)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography factors
Sigma SD9 Sports photography factors
43
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
35
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (3MP)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography features
Sigma SD9 Travel photography features
60
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
no Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
29
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (950 grams)
low MP (3 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography features
Sigma SD9 Landscape photography features
41
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
40
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (1.8")
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (3 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (400)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging factors
Sigma SD9 Vlogging factors
25
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
9
can't shoot video
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Sigma SD9
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDSigma SD9
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