Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sigma SD14

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm SL1000 versus Sigma SD14, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the Fujifilm SL1000 (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was brought out 6 years after the SD14 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm SL1000 grades versus the SD14 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 & Sigma SD14. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery & Sigma SD14 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL1000 comes with outer measurements of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") with a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD14 has dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 compared to the SD14.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL1000 and SD14 is 61 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL1000 and SD14.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm SL1000 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Fujifilm SL1000 will resolve extra detail having its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm SL1000 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.