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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma SD15

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma SD15 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 SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Earlier Model is Sigma SD14
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma SD15 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma SD15, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the S2950 (14MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the S2950 (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The S2950 was introduced 11 months later than the SD15 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the S2950 scores versus the SD15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Sigma SD15

 S2950 SD15 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2010More recent by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the FujiFilm S2950

 SD15 S2950 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Sigma SD15

 S2950 SD15 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2950 enjoys outer dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Sigma SD15 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma SD15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the S2950 and the SD15.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S2950 and SD15 is 76 and 59 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2950 and SD15.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S2950 having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the FujiFilm S2950 will give you greater detail using its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern S2950 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count good (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
50
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography advice
Sigma SD15 Street photography advice
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
52
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography info
Sigma SD15 Sports photography info
47
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Travel photography camera
60
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
42
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
MP count low (5 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2950
Landscape photography with Sigma SD15
42
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
51
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging details
Sigma SD15 Vlogging details
27
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
9
lack of video recording
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Sigma SD15
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Sigma SD15
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sigma
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Sigma SD15
Also Known as FinePix S2990 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-02-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - True II
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 area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Amount of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 437g (0.96 lbs) 750g (1.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
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 life 300 images -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Retail cost $330 $1,500