FujiFilm S4000 vs Sigma SD10

Lets examine more in depth at the FujiFilm S4000 vs Sigma SD10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the S4000 (14MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the S4000 (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The S4000 was announced 6 years later than the SD10 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S4000 scores vs the SD10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S4000 and Sigma SD10. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm S4000 Gallery and Sigma SD10 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm S4000 offers outside measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD10 has specifications of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S4000 vs the SD10.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S4000 and SD10 is 67 and 54 respectively.

Often, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The graphic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S4000 and SD10.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S4000 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the FujiFilm S4000 will render extra detail with its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern S4000 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.