Fujifilm S8200 vs Sigma SD15

On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm S8200 and Sigma SD15, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the Fujifilm S8200 (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S8200 was manufactured 2 years after the SD15 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm S8200 matches up vs the SD15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8200 and Sigma SD15. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8200 Gallery and Sigma SD15 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8200 enjoys physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Sigma SD15 has specifications of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S8200 and Sigma SD15 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 and the SD15.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8200 and SD15 is 61 and 59 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8200 and SD15.

Clearly, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S8200 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Fujifilm S8200 will result in greater detail due to its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S8200 will have an advantage in sensor tech.