Fujifilm J30 vs Sigma SD10

The following is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm J30 vs Sigma SD10, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the Fujifilm J30 (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm J30 was manufactured 5 years after the SD10 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm J30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm J30 scores versus the SD10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix J30 and Sigma SD10. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm J30 Gallery and Sigma SD10 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm J30 enjoys external measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sigma SD10 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm J30 vs the SD10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm J30 and SD10 is 96 and 54 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm J30 and SD10.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm J30 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm J30 will show more detail due to its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm J30 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.