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Fujifilm S4200 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Released January 2012
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Expand to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Introduced March 2004
  • Superseded the Sigma SD9
  • Successor is Sigma SD14
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Sigma SD10 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm S4200 versus Sigma SD10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the Fujifilm S4200 (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S4200 was brought out 7 years later than the SD10 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm S4200 scores versus the SD10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Sigma SD10

 Fujifilm S4200 SD10 
IntroducedJanuary 2012March 2004More recent by 95 months
Display dimension3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution230k130kClearer display (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Fujifilm S4200

 SD10 Fujifilm S4200 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Sigma SD10

 Fujifilm S4200 SD10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S4200 has got exterior dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD10 has specifications of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 vs the SD10.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4200 and SD10 is 67 and 54 respectively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4200 and SD10.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S4200 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm S4200 will offer you extra detail having its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S4200 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma SD10 Portrait photography highlights
35
decent MP (14MP)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Street photography info
Sigma SD10 Street photography info
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average in class (543 grams)
43
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
heavier than average in class (950 grams)
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Sports photography info
Sigma SD10 Sports photography info
47
great zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
36
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography features
Sigma SD10 Travel photography features
54
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (576mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (543g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
29
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (950 grams)
MP count low (3 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4200
Landscape photography with Sigma SD10
41
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
41
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (1.8 inch)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Vlogging advice
Sigma SD10 Vlogging advice
24
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (543 grams)
9
no video recording
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Sigma SD10
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Sigma SD10
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sigma
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Sigma SD10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Released 2012-01-05 2004-03-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 2268 x 1512
Max native ISO 1600 800
Max enhanced ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus range 2cm -
Amount of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 1.8 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 130 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 97% 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 543 grams (1.20 lbs) 950 grams (2.09 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
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
Battery life 300 pictures -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $200 $198