Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sigma SD9

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.