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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma SD1

Portability
54
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
 
Sigma SD1 front
Portability
77
Imaging
54
Features
43
Overall
49

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs

Fujifilm S3 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 930g - 148 x 135 x 80mm
  • Released March 2005
  • Old Model is Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • Later Model is Fujifilm S5 Pro
Sigma SD1
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Announced September 2010
  • Successor is Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma SD1 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma SD1, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and SD1 (15MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm S3 Pro was brought out 6 years before the SD1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm S3 Pro matches up versus the SD1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Sigma SD1

 Fujifilm S3 Pro SD1 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 SD1 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010March 2005More recent by 67 months
Display dimensions3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution460k235kCrisper display (+225k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Sigma SD1

 Fujifilm S3 Pro SD1 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S3 Pro offers outer measurements of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 has sizing of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma SD1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S3 Pro against the SD1.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma SD1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and SD1 is 54 and 77 respectively.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma SD1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and SD1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sigma SD1 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S3 Pro will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma SD1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma SD1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma SD1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Portrait photography information
Sigma SD1 Portrait photography information
49
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
64
you can focus manually
good resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Street photography advice
Sigma SD1 Street photography advice
56
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (930g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
62
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Sports photography factors
Sigma SD1 Sports photography factors
46
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
55
good resolution (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Travel photography features
Sigma SD1 Travel photography features
50
lighter than competition in class (930g)
weather sealing
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
65
weather sealing
good resolution (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD1 as a Landscape photography camera
47
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
screen is small (2 inches)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
61
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (0)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Vlogging information
Sigma SD1 Vlogging information
9
no video
9
can't shoot video
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma SD1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S3 Pro and Sigma SD1
 Fujifilm FinePix S3 ProSigma SD1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sigma
Model Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Sigma SD1
Category Pro DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2005-03-16 2010-09-21
Body design Large SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Dual True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23 x 15.5mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Max resolution 4256 x 2848 4800 x 3200
Max native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - 2
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Sigma SA
Total lenses 309 76
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2" 3"
Resolution of display 235k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 94 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 15.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 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 930 gr (2.05 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 60 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 346 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Storage slots One One
Retail price $0 $2,339