Fujifilm S1500 vs Sigma SD15

Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm S1500 vs Sigma SD15, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the Fujifilm S1500 (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S1500 was revealed 12 months before the SD15 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm S1500 scores vs the SD15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S1500 and Sigma SD15. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S1500 Gallery and Sigma SD15 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S1500 provides outer dimensions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Sigma SD15 has dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S1500 vs Sigma SD15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 vs the SD15.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1500 and SD15 is 82 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S1500 and SD15.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S1500 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Fujifilm S1500 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1500 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.