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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma SD1

Portability
76
Imaging
36
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Sigma SD1 front
Portability
77
Imaging
54
Features
43
Overall
49

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2990
Sigma SD1
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Newer Model is Sigma SD1 Merrill
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma SD1 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma SD1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Sigma. The resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is relatively well matched but the S2950 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The S2950 was introduced 4 months after the SD1 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S2950 grades vs the SD1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Sigma SD1

 S2950 SD1 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the FujiFilm S2950

 SD1 S2950 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Sigma SD1

 S2950 SD1 
IntroducedJanuary 2011September 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2950 features outer dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 has specifications of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma SD1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the S2950 and the SD1.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma SD1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S2950 and SD1 is 76 and 77 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma SD1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S2950 and SD1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S2950 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sigma SD1 will resolve extra detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma SD1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography features
Sigma SD1 Portrait photography features
34
good MP (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
64
manual focus
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD1 as a Street photography camera
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography advice
Sigma SD1 Sports photography advice
46
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
features tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
55
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography advice
Sigma SD1 Travel photography advice
60
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
environment proof
good MP (15MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2950
Landscape photography with Sigma SD1
42
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
61
manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (0)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging features
Sigma SD1 Vlogging features
27
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
9
no video shooting
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Sigma SD1
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Sigma SD1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sigma
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Sigma SD1
Also called FinePix S2990 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-09-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Dual True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4800 x 3200
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - 2
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Available lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437 grams (0.96 lb) -
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 300 images -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $330 $2,339