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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sigma SD9

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
38
Features
27
Overall
33

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Fujifilm S2000HD
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-414mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 426g - 111 x 79 x 76mm
  • Released January 2009
Sigma SD9
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Introduced November 2002
  • Newer Model is Sigma SD10
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sigma SD9 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD and Sigma SD9, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the Fujifilm S2000HD (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S2000HD was brought out 6 years later than the SD9 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S2000HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm S2000HD matches up vs the SD9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2000HD over the Sigma SD9

 Fujifilm S2000HD SD9 
IntroducedJanuary 2009November 2002Fresher by 75 months
Screen size2.7"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.9")
Screen resolution230k130kClearer screen (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Fujifilm S2000HD

 SD9 Fujifilm S2000HD 

Common features in the Fujifilm S2000HD and Sigma SD9

 Fujifilm S2000HD SD9 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S2000HD enjoys exterior measurements of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD9 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD vs the SD9.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S2000HD and SD9 is 75 and 54 respectively.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S2000HD and SD9.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S2000HD because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm S2000HD will produce greater detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S2000HD should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Portrait photography details
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography details
27
focusing manually
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
46
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Street photography advice
Sigma SD9 Street photography advice
38
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
43
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
more heavy than average (950 grams)
low max ISO (400)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Sports photography camera
23
excellent zoom range (28-414mm 14.8 x zoom)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
35
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3MP)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Travel photography info
Sigma SD9 Travel photography info
53
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (414mm)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
29
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (950g)
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Landscape photography camera
30
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
40
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (1.8 inch)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
low max ISO (400)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Vlogging features
Sigma SD9 Vlogging features
21
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
9
no video recording
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2000HD and Sigma SD9
 Fujifilm FinePix S2000HDSigma SD9
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sigma
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD Sigma SD9
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Released 2009-01-15 2002-11-26
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 3MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 2268 x 1512
Max native ISO 6400 400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 28-414mm (14.8x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.4 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 1.8 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 130 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.80 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426 gr (0.94 lbs) 950 gr (2.09 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 79 x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots One One
Cost at release $280 $3,001