Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sigma SD15
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Sigma SD14

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.

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.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sigma SD15 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 and Sigma SD15. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery and Sigma SD15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Sigma SD15
Fujifilm SL1000 | SD15 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 36 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Fujifilm SL1000
SD15 | Fujifilm SL1000 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Sigma SD15
Fujifilm SL1000 | SD15 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Fujifilm SL1000 and Sigma SD15 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 | Sigma SD15 | |
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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 |