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Fujifilm A100 vs Sigma SD14

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Fujifilm A100 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2009
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Push to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Revealed September 2006
  • Old Model is Sigma SD10
  • Renewed by Sigma SD15
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Fujifilm A100 vs Sigma SD14 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm A100 and Sigma SD14, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the Fujifilm A100 (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm A100 was unveiled 2 years after the SD14 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm A100 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm A100 scores against the SD14 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Sigma SD14

 Fujifilm A100 SD14 
RevealedFebruary 2009September 2006More modern by 29 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k150kSharper display (+80k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Fujifilm A100

 SD14 Fujifilm A100 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Sigma SD14

 Fujifilm A100 SD14 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm A100 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A100 enjoys exterior measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sigma SD14 has sizing of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

See the Fujifilm A100 and Sigma SD14 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm A100 vs the SD14.

Fujifilm A100 vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A100 and SD14 is 95 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The pic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A100 and SD14.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm A100 using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Fujifilm A100 will offer greater detail having an extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm A100 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm A100 vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm A100
Portrait photography with Sigma SD14
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
49
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm A100
Street photography with Sigma SD14
54
lighter than others (124 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
48
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm A100
Sports photography with Sigma SD14
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
29
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Travel photography highlights
Sigma SD14 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than others (124 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
42
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (5MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Landscape photography features
Sigma SD14 Landscape photography features
22
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
43
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
max ISO too low (800)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Vlogging info
Sigma SD14 Vlogging info
25
lighter than others (124 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone support
9
can't shoot video
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Fujifilm A100 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Sigma SD14
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Sigma SD14
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sigma
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A100 Sigma SD14
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2009-02-04 2006-09-26
Physical type Compact 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 area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 1600 800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230k dots 150k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124g (0.27 lbs) 750g (1.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots 1 1
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