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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sigma SD9

Portability
73
Imaging
71
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-S10 front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
38
Features
27
Overall
33

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S10
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-S20
Sigma SD9
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Announced November 2002
  • Refreshed by Sigma SD10
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sigma SD9 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sigma SD9, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and SD9 (3MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was released 18 years after the SD9 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X-S10 scores vs the SD9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Sigma SD9

 Fujifilm X-S10 SD9 
AnnouncedOctober 2020November 2002Newer by 218 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution1040k130kClearer screen (+910k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Fujifilm X-S10

 SD9 Fujifilm X-S10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Sigma SD9

 Fujifilm X-S10 SD9 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-S10 features exterior measurements of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Sigma SD9 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 versus the SD9.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S10 and SD9 is 73 and 54 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The picture here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-S10 and SD9.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm X-S10 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 23MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-S10 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Portrait photography advice
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography advice
82
you can focus manually
great MP (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
46
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution sensor (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-S10
Street photography with Sigma SD9
75
has image stabilization
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus by touch
more heavy than average (465 grams)
43
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others (950g)
low max ISO (400)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Sports photography features
Sigma SD9 Sports photography features
85
silent mode (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization
great MP (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
35
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3 megapixels)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Travel photography details
Sigma SD9 Travel photography details
76
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
great MP (26 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
more heavy than average (465g)
29
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (950 grams)
low resolution sensor (3 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma SD9 Landscape photography highlights
85
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization
great MP (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
40
has manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (1.8 inches)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3MP)
low max ISO (400)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Vlogging information
Sigma SD9 Vlogging information
77
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
has image stabilization
has face detection focusing
good video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone support
more heavy than average (465g)
9
can't record video
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S10 and Sigma SD9
 Fujifilm X-S10Sigma SD9
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sigma
Model type Fujifilm X-S10 Sigma SD9
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Announced 2020-10-15 2002-11-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 3 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 2268 x 1512
Highest native ISO 12800 400
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
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
Total focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sigma SA
Number of lenses 54 76
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fully articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 1.8 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 130k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.77x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 465 gr (1.03 lb) 950 gr (2.09 lb)
Dimensions 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
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 325 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported) Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $999 $3,001