Fujifilm S4500 vs Sigma SD15

Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm S4500 versus Sigma SD15, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the Fujifilm S4500 (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S4500 was unveiled 23 months after the SD15 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm S4500 grades versus the SD15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S4500 and Sigma SD15. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S4500 Gallery and Sigma SD15 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S4500 comes with external dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) while the Sigma SD15 has proportions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S4500 versus Sigma SD15 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 compared to the SD15.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4500 and SD15 is 67 and 59 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The image underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4500 and SD15.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S4500 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Fujifilm S4500 will offer extra detail having an extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S4500 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.