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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sigma SD10

Portability
56
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Fujifilm S2 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 142 x 131 x 80mm
  • Announced August 2002
  • Superseded the Fujifilm S1 Pro
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm S3 Pro
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Announced March 2004
  • Old Model is Sigma SD9
  • Successor is Sigma SD14
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sigma SD10 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm S2 Pro versus Sigma SD10, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and SD10 (3MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S2 Pro was manufactured 19 months prior to the SD10 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm S2 Pro grades versus the SD10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Sigma SD10

 Fujifilm S2 Pro SD10 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Fujifilm S2 Pro

 SD10 Fujifilm S2 Pro 
AnnouncedMarch 2004August 2002More modern by 19 months
Screen resolution130k117kCrisper screen (+13k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Sigma SD10

 Fujifilm S2 Pro SD10 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension1.8"1.8"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S2 Pro features outside dimensions of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD10 has dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S2 Pro versus Sigma SD10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S2 Pro against the SD10.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and SD10 is 56 and 54 respectively.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and SD10.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm S2 Pro to render greater detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S2 Pro will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
Portrait photography with Sigma SD10
49
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
47
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Street photography features
Sigma SD10 Street photography features
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
lighter than competition (850 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
43
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (950g)
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Sports photography highlights
Sigma SD10 Sports photography highlights
42
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
36
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution (3 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Travel photography details
Sigma SD10 Travel photography details
50
lighter than competition (850 grams)
weather sealing
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
29
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (950g)
low resolution (3 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Landscape photography features
Sigma SD10 Landscape photography features
47
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
small screen (1.8 inches)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (1.8 inch)
no liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution (3 megapixels)
max ISO too low (800)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD10 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
9
lack of video recording
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2 Pro and Sigma SD10
 Fujifilm FinePix S2 ProSigma SD10
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sigma
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Sigma SD10
Class Pro DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2002-08-02 2004-03-19
Body design Large SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 3 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 4256 x 2848 2268 x 1512
Max native ISO 1600 800
Max boosted ISO - 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Sigma SA
Number of lenses 309 76
Crop factor 1.6 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 1.8" 1.8"
Display resolution 117k dot 130k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 92 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 15.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/125 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 850g (1.87 lbs) 950g (2.09 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
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
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $2,000 $198