Fujifilm JX550 vs Sigma SD9

On this page, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm JX550 versus Sigma SD9, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the Fujifilm JX550 (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm JX550 was released 9 years later than the SD9 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm JX550 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up versus the SD9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 & Sigma SD9. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery & Sigma SD9 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX550 provides outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD9 has specifications of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm JX550 versus Sigma SD9 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 vs the SD9.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX550 and SD9 is 95 and 54 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX550 and SD9.

Clearly, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm JX550 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Fujifilm JX550 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm JX550 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.