Sigma SD15 vs Fujifilm X-Pro1

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Sigma SD15 vs Fujifilm X-Pro1

0.98 inch 285.7mm²
4.7 megapixels
ISO 100 - 1600

Go in depth with our full Sigma SD15 Review.

APS-C 368.2mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-Pro1 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the X-Pro1.

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Differences

Sigma SD15 advantages over Fujifilm X-Pro1

Bigger pixels
~ 7.84 vs 4.82 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera

Fujifilm X-Pro1 advantages over Sigma SD15

Lens selection
Good vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 0.98 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

300 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
42 mm vs 80 mm
Thinner
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Lighter weight
454g vs 680g
Lighter weight
More dots on screen
1230k vs 460k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More viewfinder magnification
0.60x vs 0.53x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
16.3 vs 4.7 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Faster JPEG shooting
5.2 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t reviewed the Sigma SD15.
Read our Sigma SD15 Preview

Quality build; Unique hybrid optical viewfinder; Excellent LCD; Good controls; Excellent image quality.
Limited to prime lenses (for now); Loose aperture ring and EV dial; Mediocre autofocus speeds; Slow buffer clearing; Tripod socket too close to battery compartment.
Read our Fujifilm X-Pro1 Review

The Competition

Compared to Olympus E30

Sigma SD15

Olympus E30

$1500
0.98 inch

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$1299
4/3

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sigma SD15 vs Olympus E30

Fujifilm X-Pro1

Olympus E30

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$1299
4/3

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E30

Compared to Sony DSLR-A330

Sigma SD15

Sony DSLR-A330

$1500
0.98 inch

Bigger pixels
Top deck display

$530
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Sigma SD15 vs Sony DSLR-A330

Fujifilm X-Pro1

Sony DSLR-A330

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

$530
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony DSLR-A330

Compared to Olympus E-5

Sigma SD15

Olympus E-5

$1500
0.98 inch

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$1700
4/3

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sigma SD15 vs Olympus E-5

Fujifilm X-Pro1

Olympus E-5

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$1700
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Tiltable Screen

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-5

Compared to Samsung NX11

Sigma SD15

Samsung NX11

$1500
0.98 inch

Bigger pixels
Top deck display

$649
APS-C

Larger sensor
Longer stills battery life

Compare Sigma SD15 vs Samsung NX11

Fujifilm X-Pro1

Samsung NX11

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$649
APS-C

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX11

Compared to Sony NEX-6

Sigma SD15

Sony NEX-6

$1500
0.98 inch

Bigger pixels
Top deck display

$549
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Sigma SD15 vs Sony NEX-6

Fujifilm X-Pro1

Sony NEX-6

$499
APS-C

Fast startup
Doesn't require an AA filter

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX-6

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