Fujifilm JX500 vs Sigma SD1

Below, we will be matching up the Fujifilm JX500 versus Sigma SD1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Sigma. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm JX500 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm JX500 was introduced 16 months after the SD1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm JX500 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm JX500 grades versus the SD1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 & Sigma SD1. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery & Sigma SD1 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX500 provides physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 has sizing of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm JX500 versus Sigma SD1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 against the SD1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX500 and SD1 is 95 and 77 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX500 and SD1.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm JX500 using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sigma SD1 will resolve more detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm JX500 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.