Fujifilm SL240 vs Sigma SD15

Below, we will be comparing the Fujifilm SL240 versus Sigma SD15, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the Fujifilm SL240 (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm SL240 was released 23 months after the SD15 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm SL240 scores versus the SD15 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix SL240 & Sigma SD15. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL240 Gallery & Sigma SD15 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm SL240 provides outer dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Sigma SD15 has sizing of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm SL240 versus Sigma SD15 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 versus the SD15.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL240 and SD15 is 67 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The pic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm SL240 and SD15.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm SL240 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm SL240 will give more detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm SL240 provides an advantage in sensor technology.