Fujifilm S1500 vs Sigma SD1

Here is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm S1500 vs Sigma SD1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and SD1 (15MP) and the Fujifilm S1500 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S1500 was unveiled 19 months prior to the SD1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm S1500 matches up against the SD1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S1500 and Sigma SD1. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S1500 Gallery and Sigma SD1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S1500 features external measurements of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 has dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 vs the SD1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1500 and SD1 is 82 and 77 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1500 and SD1.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S1500 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sigma SD1 will result in extra detail having an extra 5MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1500 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.