Fujifilm S8300 vs Sigma SD9

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm S8300 and Sigma SD9, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the Fujifilm S8300 (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S8300 was revealed 10 years later than the SD9 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm S8300 scores against the SD9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 and Sigma SD9. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery and Sigma SD9 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8300 offers outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Sigma SD9 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S8300 and Sigma SD9 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 and the SD9.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8300 and SD9 is 61 and 54 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8300 and SD9.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S8300 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Fujifilm S8300 will produce more detail because of its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S8300 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.