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Fujifilm SL300 vs Sigma SD1

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
 
Sigma SD1 front
Portability
77
Imaging
54
Features
43
Overall
49

Fujifilm SL300 vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Released January 2012
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
  • Released September 2010
  • New Model is Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Sigma SD1 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm SL300 and Sigma SD1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm SL300 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm SL300 was announced 16 months later than the SD1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm SL300 matches up vs the SD1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Sigma SD1

 Fujifilm SL300 SD1 
ReleasedJanuary 2012September 2010More recent by 16 months

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Fujifilm SL300

 SD1 Fujifilm SL300 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Sigma SD1

 Fujifilm SL300 SD1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm SL300 vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL300 has got external dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 has dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm SL300 and Sigma SD1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 vs the SD1.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Sigma SD1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL300 and SD1 is 67 and 77 respectively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Sigma SD1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm SL300 and SD1.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm SL300 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sigma SD1 will render more detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm SL300 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Sigma SD1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL300 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Portrait photography info
Sigma SD1 Portrait photography info
38
MP count decent (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
64
has manual focus
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD1 as a Street photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than others in class (510 grams)
62
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm SL300
Sports photography with Sigma SD1
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
55
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD1 as a Travel photography camera
54
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (510g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
weather proof
resolution is good (15MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Landscape photography advice
Sigma SD1 Landscape photography advice
41
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
61
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (0)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm SL300
Vlogging with Sigma SD1
24
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
more heavy than others in class (510g)
9
no video
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL300 and Sigma SD1
 Fujifilm FinePix SL300Sigma SD1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sigma
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Sigma SD1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Released 2012-01-05 2010-09-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Dual True II
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4800 x 3200
Max native ISO 1600 -
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - 2
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Available lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format H.264, 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 510 gr (1.12 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1")
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 300 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $280 $2,339