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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sigma SD9

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
38
Features
27
Overall
33

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(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
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
  • Renewed by Sigma SD10
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Sigma SD9

 Fujifilm S8100fd SD9 
LaunchedJanuary 2009November 2002More modern by 75 months
Screen size2.5"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution230k130kCrisper screen (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 SD9 Fujifilm S8100fd 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Sigma SD9

 Fujifilm S8100fd SD9 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography info
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography info
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
46
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Street photography with Sigma SD9
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
43
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (950g)
low maximum ISO (400)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Sports photography with Sigma SD9
33
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
35
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (3MP)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Travel photography with Sigma SD9
53
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
29
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (950 grams)
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography info
Sigma SD9 Landscape photography info
35
manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
40
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (1.8 inches)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (400)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8100fd
Vlogging with Sigma SD9
24
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
9
lack of video recording
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Sigma SD9
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdSigma SD9
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