Fujifilm S4200 vs Sigma SD1

Below is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm S4200 versus Sigma SD1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Sigma. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is very close but the Fujifilm S4200 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S4200 was unveiled 16 months later than the SD1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm S4200 grades versus the SD1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S4200 & Sigma SD1. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S4200 Gallery & Sigma SD1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S4200 provides outside measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 has sizing of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 compared to the SD1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4200 and SD1 is 67 and 77 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4200 and SD1.

All in all, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S4200 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sigma SD1 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S4200 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.