Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sigma SD1
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
- Revealed September 2010
- Renewed by Sigma SD1 Merrill

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sigma SD1 Overview
Following is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 and Sigma SD1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm SL1000 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

The Fujifilm SL1000 was introduced 2 years after the SD1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm SL1000 matches up vs the SD1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sigma SD1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 & Sigma SD1. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery & Sigma SD1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Sigma SD1
Fujifilm SL1000 | SD1 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | September 2010 | More modern by 28 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Fujifilm SL1000
SD1 | Fujifilm SL1000 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Sigma SD1
Fujifilm SL1000 | SD1 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL1000 comes with exterior dimensions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") having a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 has measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm SL1000 and Sigma SD1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 compared to the SD1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL1000 and SD1 is 61 and 77 respectively.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The image here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm SL1000 and SD1.
Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm SL1000 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm SL1000 will result in greater detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm SL1000 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 | Sigma SD1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sigma |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 | Sigma SD1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2010-09-21 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Dual True II |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 24 x 16mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 384.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 15MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4800 x 3200 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | - |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 2 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens focal range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | - |
Macro focus range | 0cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 76 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 920k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 920k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 15 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1700 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 659 gr (1.45 lbs) | - |
Dimensions | 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") | 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
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 | 350 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $600 | $2,339 |