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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sigma SD15

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Superseded the Sigma SD14
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sigma SD15 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Fujifilm SL1000 and Sigma SD15, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the Fujifilm SL1000 (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was introduced 2 years later than the SD15 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm SL1000 grades versus the SD15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Sigma SD15

 Fujifilm SL1000 SD15 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2010Fresher by 36 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Fujifilm SL1000

 SD15 Fujifilm SL1000 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Sigma SD15

 Fujifilm SL1000 SD15 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm SL1000 features outside measurements of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") along with a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD15 has proportions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 against the SD15.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL1000 and SD15 is 61 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL1000 and SD15.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm SL1000 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Fujifilm SL1000 will resolve extra detail using its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm SL1000 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma SD15 Portrait photography highlights
43
resolution is good (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
no manual focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
50
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
low MP (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Street photography with Sigma SD15
56
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (659g)
52
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Sports photography information
Sigma SD15 Sports photography information
52
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
great battery life (350 per charge)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Travel photography highlights
Sigma SD15 Travel photography highlights
54
great battery life (350 CIPA)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (659 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
42
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (5MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Landscape photography camera
48
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (350 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
51
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Vlogging info
Sigma SD15 Vlogging info
24
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (659 grams)
9
can't record video
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Sigma SD15
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Sigma SD15
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sigma
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Sigma SD15
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2013-01-07 2010-02-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - True II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Available lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 data format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 659 gr (1.45 pounds) 750 gr (1.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $600 $1,500