Fujifilm JX550 vs Sigma SD1
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Announced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
- Launched September 2010
- Replacement is Sigma SD1 Merrill
Photography Glossary Fujifilm JX550 vs Sigma SD1 Overview
Below is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm JX550 and Sigma SD1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sigma. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm JX550 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Fujifilm JX550 was released 16 months later than the SD1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm JX550 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm JX550 grades against the SD1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Sigma SD1
| Fujifilm JX550 | SD1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2012 |  | September 2010 | More recent by 16 months |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Fujifilm JX550
| SD1 | Fujifilm JX550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Sigma SD1
| Fujifilm JX550 | SD1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm JX550 vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX550 offers external measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 has sizing of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm JX550 and Sigma SD1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 against the SD1.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and SD1 is 95 and 77 respectively.
Fujifilm JX550 vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX550 and SD1.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm JX550 because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Fujifilm JX550 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm JX550 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Sigma SD1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Sigma |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Sigma SD1 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
| Announced | 2012-01-05 | 2010-09-21 |
| Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Dual True II |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 24 x 16mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 384.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3216 | 4800 x 3200 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | - |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | - |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 2 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 76 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.50 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 113 gr (0.25 lb) | - |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
| 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 | ||
| Battery ID | NP-45A | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $200 | $2,339 |