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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sigma SD15

Portability
56
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
43
Features
45
Overall
43

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 320 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 820g - 148 x 125 x 80mm
  • Released August 2000
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm S2 Pro
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Old Model is Sigma SD14
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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sigma SD15 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Fujifilm S1 Pro versus Sigma SD15, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and SD15 (5MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm S1 Pro was announced 10 years before the SD15 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S1 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm S1 Pro grades against the SD15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the Sigma SD15

 Fujifilm S1 Pro SD15 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Fujifilm S1 Pro

 SD15 Fujifilm S1 Pro 
LaunchedFebruary 2010August 2000More modern by 116 months
Screen dimensions3"2"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution460k200kSharper screen (+260k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Sigma SD15

 Fujifilm S1 Pro SD15 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S1 Pro offers outside measurements of 148mm x 125mm x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD15 has dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 Pro compared to the SD15.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1 Pro and SD15 is 56 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and SD15.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Sigma SD15 to render extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1 Pro will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Portrait photography factors
Sigma SD15 Portrait photography factors
46
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
49
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
low megapixels (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Street photography details
Sigma SD15 Street photography details
53
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (820g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
52
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Sports photography information
Sigma SD15 Sports photography information
35
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (3MP)
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S1 Pro
Travel photography with Sigma SD15
46
lighter than competition (820g)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
42
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Landscape photography details
Sigma SD15 Landscape photography details
43
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (2 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
50
manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Vlogging highlights
Sigma SD15 Vlogging highlights
9
can't record video
9
no video shooting
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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 Pro and Sigma SD15
 Fujifilm FinePix S1 ProSigma SD15
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sigma
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro Sigma SD15
Category Pro DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2000-08-08 2010-02-20
Body design Large SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23 x 15.5mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 3 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 3040 x 2016 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 320 100
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Sigma SA
Total lenses 309 76
Crop factor 1.6 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 200k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 90 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 15.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/125 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 820 gr (1.81 lb) 750 gr (1.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 148 x 125 x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
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 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $2,000 $1,500