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Fujifilm S4200 vs Sigma SD9

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
38
Features
27
Overall
33

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2012
Sigma SD9
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 400
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Announced November 2002
  • Later Model is Sigma SD10
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Sigma SD9 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm S4200 vs Sigma SD9, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the Fujifilm S4200 (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S4200 was unveiled 9 years later than the SD9 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm S4200 grades vs the SD9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Sigma SD9

 Fujifilm S4200 SD9 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012November 2002More recent by 111 months
Display sizing3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution230k130kCrisper display (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Fujifilm S4200

 SD9 Fujifilm S4200 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Sigma SD9

 Fujifilm S4200 SD9 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S4200 provides exterior dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD9 has proportions 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 and the SD9.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4200 and SD9 is 67 and 54 respectively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4200 and SD9.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S4200 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Fujifilm S4200 will give greater detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S4200 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography factors
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography factors
35
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
46
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
resolution not great (3 megapixels)
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Street photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (543 grams)
43
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (950g)
low maximum ISO (400)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Sports photography information
Sigma SD9 Sports photography information
47
excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
35
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (3MP)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography features
Sigma SD9 Travel photography features
54
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (576mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (543 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
29
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (950g)
resolution not great (3MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4200
Landscape photography with Sigma SD9
41
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
40
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (1.8")
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (3 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (400)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD9 as a Vlogging camera
24
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (543g)
9
no video recording
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Sigma SD9
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Sigma SD9
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sigma
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Sigma SD9
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Launched 2012-01-05 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 area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 3 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 2268 x 1512
Maximum native ISO 1600 400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Available lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 1.8"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 130 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 97% 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 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) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG -
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 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 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
Battery life 300 photos -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $200 $3,001