Fujifilm SL300 vs Sigma SD1
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Sigma SD1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix SL300 & Sigma SD1. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm SL300 Gallery & Sigma SD1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Sigma SD1
Fujifilm SL300 | SD1 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | September 2010 | More recent by 16 months |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Fujifilm SL300
SD1 | Fujifilm SL300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Sigma SD1
Fujifilm SL300 | SD1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen size |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | The 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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm SL300 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 | Sigma SD1 | |
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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 |