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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Sigma SD9

Portability
55
Imaging
44
Features
43
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
38
Features
27
Overall
33

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Sigma SD9 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
  • Introduced July 2007
  • Older Model is Fujifilm S3 Pro
Sigma SD9
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Launched November 2002
  • Successor is Sigma SD10
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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Sigma SD9 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Fujifilm S5 Pro and Sigma SD9, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S5 Pro (6MP) and SD9 (3MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm S5 Pro was brought out 4 years later than the SD9 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S5 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm S5 Pro grades against the SD9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S5 Pro over the Sigma SD9

 Fujifilm S5 Pro SD9 
LaunchedJuly 2007November 2002Fresher by 57 months
Screen size2.5"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution230k130kClearer screen (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Fujifilm S5 Pro

 SD9 Fujifilm S5 Pro 

Common features in the Fujifilm S5 Pro and Sigma SD9

 Fujifilm S5 Pro SD9 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S5 Pro enjoys outer measurements of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") and a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and the Sigma SD9 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S5 Pro and Sigma SD9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S5 Pro compared to the SD9.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S5 Pro and SD9 is 55 and 54 respectively.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S5 Pro and SD9.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm S5 Pro to show greater detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S5 Pro should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Portrait photography camera
50
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
46
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
low resolution (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Street photography details
Sigma SD9 Street photography details
54
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (920 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
43
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others in class (950g)
max ISO too low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Sports photography information
Sigma SD9 Sports photography information
47
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
35
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (3 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Travel photography info
Sigma SD9 Travel photography info
46
lighter than competitors (920 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (6MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
29
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (950 grams)
low resolution (3MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Landscape photography features
Sigma SD9 Landscape photography features
45
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
40
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (1.8")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (3MP)
max ISO too low (400)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD9 as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
9
lack of video recording
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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S5 Pro and Sigma SD9
 Fujifilm FinePix S5 ProSigma SD9
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sigma
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Sigma SD9
Type Pro DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2007-07-05 2002-11-26
Physical type Large SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4256 x 2848 2268 x 1512
Maximum native ISO 3200 400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Sigma SA
Available lenses 309 76
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 1.8 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 130 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.77x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/6000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 920 gr (2.03 lbs) 950 gr (2.09 lbs)
Physical dimensions 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots One One
Retail cost $548 $3,001