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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sigma SD1

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
 
Sigma SD1 front
Portability
77
Imaging
54
Features
43
Overall
49

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL1000
(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
Sigma SD1
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Sigma SD1

 Fujifilm SL1000 SD1 
RevealedJanuary 2013September 2010More modern by 28 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Fujifilm SL1000

 SD1 Fujifilm SL1000 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Sigma SD1

 Fujifilm SL1000 SD1 
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sigma SD1 size comparison

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

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sigma SD1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sigma SD1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Portrait photography with Sigma SD1
43
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports RAW files
lack of manual focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
64
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Street photography details
Sigma SD1 Street photography details
56
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (659 grams)
62
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Sports photography details
Sigma SD1 Sports photography details
52
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
55
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Travel photography advice
Sigma SD1 Travel photography advice
54
good battery pack (350 per charge)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (659 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
65
weather proof
megapixel count decent (15MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Landscape photography advice
Sigma SD1 Landscape photography advice
48
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
61
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
no liveview
no image stabilization
max ISO too low (0)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Vlogging information
Sigma SD1 Vlogging information
24
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (659g)
9
lack of video recording
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Sigma SD1
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Sigma SD1
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