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Fujifilm S9200 vs Sigma SD15

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9200 front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
43
Features
45
Overall
43

Fujifilm S9200 vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2014
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Previous Model is Sigma SD14
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Sigma SD15 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm S9200 and Sigma SD15, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the Fujifilm S9200 (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S9200 was brought out 3 years after the SD15 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S9200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm S9200 scores against the SD15 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9200 over the Sigma SD15

 Fujifilm S9200 SD15 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2010Newer by 48 months

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Fujifilm S9200

 SD15 Fujifilm S9200 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm S9200 and Sigma SD15

 Fujifilm S9200 SD15 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S9200 vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9200 features exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having 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") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9200 and the SD15.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9200 and SD15 is 61 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9200 and SD15.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S9200 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Fujifilm S9200 will give more detail having its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S9200 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9200 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma SD15 Portrait photography highlights
36
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
49
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
MP count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Street photography information
Sigma SD15 Street photography information
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (670g)
52
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Sports photography camera
55
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
good battery power (500 per charge)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Travel photography info
Sigma SD15 Travel photography info
54
good battery power (500 shots)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (670 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.9)
42
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (5MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Landscape photography camera
44
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
good battery power (500 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
50
manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S9200
Vlogging with Sigma SD15
26
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (670 grams)
9
no video recording
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9200 and Sigma SD15
 Fujifilm FinePix S9200Sigma SD15
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sigma
Model Fujifilm FinePix S9200 Sigma SD15
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Announced 2014-01-06 2010-02-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - True II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97% 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lb) 750 grams (1.65 lb)
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 All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 images -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $300 $1,500