Fujifilm S8300 vs Sigma SD14
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Sigma SD10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

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.

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.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sigma SD14 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 & Sigma SD14. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery & Sigma SD14 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Sigma SD14
Fujifilm S8300 | SD14 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | September 2006 | Fresher by 77 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 150k | Clearer display (+310k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Fujifilm S8300
SD14 | Fujifilm S8300 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Sigma SD14
Fujifilm S8300 | SD14 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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Fujifilm S8300 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 | Sigma SD14 | |
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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 |