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Fujifilm X10 vs Sigma SD9

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45
Fujifilm X10 front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Fujifilm X10 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Successor is Fujifilm X20
Sigma SD9
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 400
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Released November 2002
  • Updated by Sigma SD10
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Fujifilm X10 vs Sigma SD9 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X10 and Sigma SD9, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and SD9 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X10 was released 9 years after the SD9 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X10 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X10 grades against the SD9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Sigma SD9

 Fujifilm X10 SD9 
ReleasedJuly 2012November 2002Newer by 118 months
Display sizing2.8"1.8"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution460k130kClearer display (+330k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Fujifilm X10

 SD9 Fujifilm X10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Sigma SD9

 Fujifilm X10 SD9 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X10 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X10 comes with physical dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Sigma SD9 has proportions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X10 compared to the SD9.

Fujifilm X10 vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X10 and SD9 is 83 and 54 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X10 and SD9.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X10 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Fujifilm X10 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X10 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X10 vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X10 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Portrait photography info
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography info
49
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/1,000s)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
47
focusing manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X10
Street photography with Sigma SD9
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
heavier than others (350g)
43
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (950 grams)
max ISO too low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Sports photography features
Sigma SD9 Sports photography features
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery (270 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
has no phase detect AF
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (3MP)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Travel photography camera
60
better than average battery (270 shots)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (350g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
29
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (950g)
MP count low (3MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X10
Landscape photography with Sigma SD9
55
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (270 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
missing Time Lapse recording
41
focusing manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inches)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (3MP)
max ISO too low (400)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD9 as a Vlogging camera
32
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
heavier than others (350g)
9
no video
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Fujifilm X10 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Sigma SD9
 Fujifilm X10Sigma SD9
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sigma
Model Fujifilm X10 Sigma SD9
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2012-07-11 2002-11-26
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 2/3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 2268 x 1512
Max native ISO 3200 400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.0-2.8 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 76
Crop factor 4.1 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8" 1.8"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 130k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/1000 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 -
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 350 gr (0.77 pounds) 950 gr (2.09 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 245 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $600 $3,001