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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Announced March 2004
  • Succeeded the Sigma SD9
  • Newer Model is Sigma SD14
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sigma SD10 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm JX550 versus Sigma SD10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the Fujifilm JX550 (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm JX550 was brought out 7 years after the SD10 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm JX550 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up versus the SD10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Sigma SD10

 Fujifilm JX550 SD10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012March 2004Newer by 95 months
Screen dimension2.7"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.9")
Screen resolution230k130kCrisper screen (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Fujifilm JX550

 SD10 Fujifilm JX550 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Sigma SD10

 Fujifilm JX550 SD10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX550 provides outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Sigma SD10 has dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm JX550 versus Sigma SD10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 vs the SD10.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and SD10 is 95 and 54 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX550 and SD10.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm JX550 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Fujifilm JX550 will produce greater detail having its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm JX550 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX550
Portrait photography with Sigma SD10
30
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
resolution not great (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography details
Sigma SD10 Street photography details
56
lighter than competition in class (113g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
43
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (950 grams)
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX550
Sports photography with Sigma SD10
32
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (3 megapixels)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography factors
Sigma SD10 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competition in class (113g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
29
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (950g)
resolution not great (3MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography details
Sigma SD10 Landscape photography details
34
fairly wide (26mm)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
41
manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (1.8 inch)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (3 megapixels)
low max ISO (800)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging information
Sigma SD10 Vlogging information
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
9
no video recording
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Sigma SD10
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Sigma SD10
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sigma
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Sigma SD10
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2012-01-05 2004-03-19
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 surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 3 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3216 2268 x 1512
Highest native ISO 1600 800
Highest boosted ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.3 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 1.8 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 130 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 grams (0.25 pounds) 950 grams (2.09 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $200 $198