FujiFilm S3200 vs Sigma SD15

The following is a extended assessment of the FujiFilm S3200 versus Sigma SD15, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the S3200 (14MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the S3200 (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The S3200 was released 11 months after the SD15 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S3200 grades versus the SD15 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S3200 and Sigma SD15. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm S3200 Gallery and Sigma SD15 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S3200 features exterior dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Sigma SD15 has proportions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S3200 versus Sigma SD15 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the S3200 compared to the SD15.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3200 and SD15 is 67 and 59 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3200 and SD15.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S3200 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the FujiFilm S3200 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern S3200 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.