Fujifilm S1 vs Sigma SD9

The following is a extended overview of the Fujifilm S1 versus Sigma SD9, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the Fujifilm S1 (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S1 was introduced 11 years after the SD9 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm S1 matches up versus the SD9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S1 and Sigma SD9. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S1 Gallery and Sigma SD9 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1 comes with outer measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Sigma SD9 has sizing of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S1 versus Sigma SD9 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 versus the SD9.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1 and SD9 is 60 and 54 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The image underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1 and SD9.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S1 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Fujifilm S1 will render more detail using its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.