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Fujifilm S8300 vs Sigma SD14

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2013
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Expand to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Revealed September 2006
  • Superseded the Sigma SD10
  • Replacement is Sigma SD15
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Sigma SD14 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm S8300 vs Sigma SD14, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the Fujifilm S8300 (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S8300 was brought out 6 years later than the SD14 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm S8300 grades vs the SD14 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Sigma SD14

 Fujifilm S8300 SD14 
RevealedJanuary 2013September 2006Fresher by 77 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k150kClearer display (+310k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Fujifilm S8300

 SD14 Fujifilm S8300 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Sigma SD14

 Fujifilm S8300 SD14 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8300 comes with exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Sigma SD14 has proportions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S8300 vs Sigma SD14 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 and the SD14.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8300 and SD14 is 61 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8300 and SD14.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S8300 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Fujifilm S8300 will deliver extra detail having its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S8300 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Portrait photography camera
39
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
49
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
low resolution (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Street photography info
Sigma SD14 Street photography info
41
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
48
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography advice
Sigma SD14 Sports photography advice
52
long zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/7,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
29
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (5 megapixels)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Travel photography camera
52
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (1008mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (670g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
42
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution (5MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
maximum ISO low (800)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Vlogging information
Sigma SD14 Vlogging information
24
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
9
no video shooting
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Sigma SD14
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Sigma SD14
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sigma
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Sigma SD14
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Announced 2013-01-07 2006-09-26
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 12800 800
Max enhanced ISO - 1600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Available lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 150 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/7000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 lbs) 750g (1.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $200 $198