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Fujifilm SL300 vs Sigma fp

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
75
Features
79
Overall
76

Fujifilm SL300 vs Sigma fp Key Specs

Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released July 2019
  • Successor is Sigma fp L
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm SL300 vs Sigma fp Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm SL300 vs Sigma fp, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and fp (25MP) and the Fujifilm SL300 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm SL300 was launched 8 years prior to the fp which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm SL300 grades versus the fp in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Sigma fp

 Fujifilm SL300 fp 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Fujifilm SL300

 fp Fujifilm SL300 
ReleasedJuly 2019January 2012More modern by 91 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kClearer display (+1640k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Sigma fp

 Fujifilm SL300 fp 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm SL300 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL300 comes with physical measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Sigma fp has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 compared to the fp.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Sigma fp size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL300 and fp is 67 and 84 respectively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL300 and fp.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm SL300 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sigma fp will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm SL300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Portrait photography information
Sigma fp Portrait photography information
38
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
85
you can focus manually
resolution is excellent (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Street photography info
Sigma fp Street photography info
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors (510g)
77
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
provides focus by touch
environment proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Sports photography advice
Sigma fp Sports photography advice
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is excellent (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Travel photography info
Sigma fp Travel photography info
54
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (510g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
78
environment proofing
provides focus by touch
resolution is excellent (25MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm SL300
Landscape photography with Sigma fp
41
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
resolution is excellent (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma fp as a Vlogging camera
24
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competitors (510 grams)
37
screen is touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL300 and Sigma fp
 Fujifilm FinePix SL300Sigma fp
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sigma
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Sigma fp
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-01-05 2019-07-11
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Highest boosted ISO 6400 102400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Number of lenses - 30
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.2"
Display resolution 460k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 510 gr (1.12 pounds) 422 gr (0.93 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-85 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $280 $2,050