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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sigma SD15

Portability
56
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs

Fujifilm S2 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 142 x 131 x 80mm
  • Released August 2002
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm S1 Pro
  • Replacement is Fujifilm S3 Pro
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Older Model is Sigma SD14
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sigma SD15 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm S2 Pro versus Sigma SD15, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and the SD15 (5MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm S2 Pro was introduced 8 years prior to the SD15 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm S2 Pro grades versus the SD15 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Sigma SD15

 Fujifilm S2 Pro SD15 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Fujifilm S2 Pro

 SD15 Fujifilm S2 Pro 
RevealedFebruary 2010August 2002Fresher by 91 months
Display dimension3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution460k117kClearer display (+343k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Sigma SD15

 Fujifilm S2 Pro SD15 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S2 Pro comes with external 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 SD15 has dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S2 Pro versus Sigma SD15 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S2 Pro against the SD15.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and SD15 is 56 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The visual here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and SD15.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S2 Pro to result in extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S2 Pro will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
Portrait photography with Sigma SD15
49
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
50
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Street photography details
Sigma SD15 Street photography details
57
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (850g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
52
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
Sports photography with Sigma SD15
42
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Travel photography camera
50
lighter than competition in class (850 grams)
weather sealing
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
42
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (5MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
Landscape photography with Sigma SD15
47
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inch)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
51
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Vlogging advice
Sigma SD15 Vlogging advice
9
no video recording
9
no video recording
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2 Pro and Sigma SD15
 Fujifilm FinePix S2 ProSigma SD15
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sigma
Model Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Sigma SD15
Class Pro DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2002-08-02 2010-02-20
Body design Large SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 356.5mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4256 x 2848 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Sigma SA
Number of lenses 309 76
Crop factor 1.6 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 1.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 117 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 92% 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 15.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/125 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 850 gr (1.87 lb) 750 gr (1.65 lb)
Dimensions 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $2,000 $1,500