Fujifilm SL300 vs Sigma SD15

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 vs Sigma SD15, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the Fujifilm SL300 (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm SL300 was released 23 months later than the SD15 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm SL300 scores against the SD15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix SL300 & Sigma SD15. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL300 Gallery & Sigma SD15 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm SL300 has got physical dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD15 has specifications of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 compared to the SD15.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL300 and SD15 is 67 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm SL300 and SD15.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm SL300 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Fujifilm SL300 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm SL300 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.