Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sigma SD1

Here is a detailed review of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Sigma SD1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Sigma. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and SD1 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was brought out 11 months later than the SD1 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm F550 EXR being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR matches up versus the SD1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR & Sigma SD1. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery & Sigma SD1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR features outer measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 has proportions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Sigma SD1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus the SD1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and SD1 is 91 and 77 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The visual here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and SD1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F550 EXR featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will give you extra detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm F550 EXR provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.