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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Sigma SD15

Portability
55
Imaging
45
Features
43
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs

Fujifilm S5 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Released July 2007
  • Older Model is Fujifilm S3 Pro
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Older Model is Sigma SD14
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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Sigma SD15 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Fujifilm S5 Pro versus Sigma SD15, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S5 Pro (6MP) and the SD15 (5MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S5 Pro was launched 3 years prior to the SD15 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S5 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm S5 Pro scores against the SD15 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S5 Pro over the Sigma SD15

 Fujifilm S5 Pro SD15 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Fujifilm S5 Pro

 SD15 Fujifilm S5 Pro 
RevealedFebruary 2010July 2007Fresher by 32 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S5 Pro and Sigma SD15

 Fujifilm S5 Pro SD15 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S5 Pro provides exterior dimensions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD15 has sizing of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S5 Pro compared to the SD15.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S5 Pro and SD15 is 55 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S5 Pro and SD15.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S5 Pro to render extra detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S5 Pro will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S5 Pro
Portrait photography with Sigma SD15
51
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
low resolution (6MP)
50
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Street photography highlights
Sigma SD15 Street photography highlights
54
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others (920 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
52
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S5 Pro
Sports photography with Sigma SD15
47
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Travel photography factors
Sigma SD15 Travel photography factors
47
lighter than others (920g)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution (6MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
42
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Landscape photography advice
Sigma SD15 Landscape photography advice
45
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
lack of Timelapse function
51
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3")
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD15 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
9
no video recording
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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S5 Pro and Sigma SD15
 Fujifilm FinePix S5 ProSigma SD15
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sigma
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Sigma SD15
Type Pro DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2007-07-05 2010-02-20
Body design Large SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 4256 x 2848 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
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
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Sigma SA
Available lenses 309 76
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.6x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m -
Flash options Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 920 grams (2.03 lb) 750 grams (1.65 lb)
Dimensions 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 448 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $548 $1,500