Fujifilm S8400W vs Sigma SD15

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm S8400W vs Sigma SD15, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the Fujifilm S8400W (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S8400W was introduced 3 years later than the SD15 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm S8400W grades vs the SD15 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W and Sigma SD15. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery and Sigma SD15 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8400W enjoys outside 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 sizing of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S8400W vs Sigma SD15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W compared to the SD15.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8400W and SD15 is 61 and 59 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The photograph here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8400W and SD15.

All in all, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S8400W having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm S8400W will give extra detail using its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S8400W will have a benefit in sensor innovation.