Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sigma SD9
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
- Introduced January 2009
(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
- Renewed by Sigma SD10
Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sigma SD9 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Sigma SD9, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the Fujifilm S8100fd (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe Fujifilm S8100fd was revealed 6 years after the SD9 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm S8100fd grades vs the SD9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sigma SD9 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd and Sigma SD9. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery and Sigma SD9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Sigma SD9
Fujifilm S8100fd | SD9 | |||
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Launched | January 2009 | November 2002 | More modern by 75 months | |
Screen size | 2.5" | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 130k | Crisper screen (+100k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Fujifilm S8100fd
SD9 | Fujifilm S8100fd |
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Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Sigma SD9
Fujifilm S8100fd | SD9 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8100fd enjoys outside measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sigma SD9 has specifications of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Sigma SD9 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd compared to the SD9.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and SD9 is 75 and 54 respectively.
Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The image here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8100fd and SD9.
All in all, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S8100fd having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm S8100fd will resolve more detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S8100fd provides an edge in sensor technology.
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sigma SD9 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | Sigma SD9 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Sigma |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | Sigma SD9 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2009-01-15 | 2002-11-26 |
Body design | Compact | 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 | 10 megapixel | 3 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 2268 x 1512 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens zoom range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 76 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5" | 1.8" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 130 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps | - |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | None |
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 405 grams (0.89 pounds) | 950 grams (2.09 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") | 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $300 | $3,001 |