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Fujifilm SL300 vs Sigma SD14

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37

Fujifilm SL300 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2012
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Push to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Announced September 2006
  • Old Model is Sigma SD10
  • Replacement is Sigma SD15
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Sigma SD14 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm SL300 and Sigma SD14, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the Fujifilm SL300 (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm SL300 was unveiled 5 years after the SD14 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm SL300 matches up against the SD14 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Sigma SD14

 Fujifilm SL300 SD14 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012September 2006More modern by 65 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k150kSharper screen (+310k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Fujifilm SL300

 SD14 Fujifilm SL300 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Sigma SD14

 Fujifilm SL300 SD14 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm SL300 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL300 provides physical 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 SD14 has dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm SL300 and Sigma SD14 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 against the SD14.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL300 and SD14 is 67 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The picture below will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm SL300 and SD14.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm SL300 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Fujifilm SL300 will give extra detail having an extra 9MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm SL300 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL300 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Portrait photography details
Sigma SD14 Portrait photography details
38
good resolution (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
49
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Street photography details
Sigma SD14 Street photography details
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others in class (510 grams)
48
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Sports photography camera
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
29
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have liveview
max fps low (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Travel photography factors
Sigma SD14 Travel photography factors
54
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (510 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
42
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Landscape photography details
Sigma SD14 Landscape photography details
41
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
has manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
low maximum ISO (800)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Vlogging advice
Sigma SD14 Vlogging advice
24
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than others in class (510 grams)
9
can't record video
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL300 and Sigma SD14
 Fujifilm FinePix SL300Sigma SD14
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sigma
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Sigma SD14
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Announced 2012-01-05 2006-09-26
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 1600 800
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Amount of lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 150 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 97% 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 510 grams (1.12 lb) 750 grams (1.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $280 $198