Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sigma SD9
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
- 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 400
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Introduced November 2002
- Successor is Sigma SD10

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sigma SD9 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Sigma SD9, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the Fujifilm JZ100 (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

The Fujifilm JZ100 was released 9 years later than the SD9 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm JZ100 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm JZ100 matches up vs the SD9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sigma SD9 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 and Sigma SD9. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery and Sigma SD9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Sigma SD9
Fujifilm JZ100 | SD9 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | November 2002 | More recent by 111 months |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 1.8" | Larger display (+0.9") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 130k | Clearer display (+100k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Fujifilm JZ100
SD9 | Fujifilm JZ100 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Sigma SD9
Fujifilm JZ100 | SD9 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JZ100 offers outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sigma SD9 has sizing of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).
See the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Sigma SD9 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 against the SD9.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JZ100 and SD9 is 95 and 54 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JZ100 and SD9.
All in all, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm JZ100 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm JZ100 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm JZ100 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 | Sigma SD9 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Sigma |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 | Sigma SD9 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2012-01-05 | 2002-11-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 3MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 2268 x 1512 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens focal range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.9-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 76 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 1.8 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 130k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 2.60 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 129g (0.28 lb) | 950g (2.09 lb) |
Physical 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 Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $190 | $3,001 |