Comparisons / Comparison of Fujifilm FinePix S8600 and Sigma SD15

Comparison of Fujifilm FinePix S8600 and Sigma SD15 [S]ave

Attribute
Sigma SD15 ×
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 ×
General
ModelSigma SD15Fujifilm FinePix S8600
BrandSigmaFujifilm
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sigmaphoto.com/http://www.fujifilmusa.com/index.html
Model numberSD15S8600
Camera formatSLRMid-Sized
Release year (year)20102014
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)144121
Width (mm)8165
Height (mm)10781
Weight (g)680450
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCCD
Sensor manufacturerFoveon X3-
Effective megapixels (MP)4.716
Sensor format0.98 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)285.6628.07
Sensor width (mm)20.76.17
Sensor height (mm)13.84.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)7.841.34
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.7-
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Color filter typeFull ColorRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNot needed-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1312 x 880(1.2 mp other)
  • 1872 x 1248(2.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2640 x 1485(3.9 mp 16:9)
  • 2640 x 1760(4.6 mp 3:2)
  • 11520 x 1080(12.4 mp other)
  • 11520 x 1624(18.7 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2304 x 1536(3.5 mp 3:2)
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 1840(6.0 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3840 x 1080(4.1 mp other)
  • 3840 x 1624(6.2 mp other)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 5760 x 1080(6.2 mp other)
  • 5760 x 1624(9.4 mp other)
Image file format
  • 12-bit raw (.x3f)
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)38
Video Capture
Can take movies-+
Movie resolution-
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)-30
Image Storage
Movie file format-AVI (Motion JPEG) with monaural sound
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-HDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountSigma SA bayonet-
Lens-Fujinon
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)-25.00 - 900.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)-5.00 - 162.00
Zoom ratio (x)-36
Aperture range (f)-0.05 - 0.34
Integrated nd filter-+
Min focus range (cm)-40
Macro focus range (cm)-1 - 100
Thread typeVaries with lens-
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom-+
Digital zoom values (x)-
  • 2.0
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type5-point phase-difference detectionContrast Detect AF: Center, Multi, Area, Tracking
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCD(playback only)No / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 98% coverage, 0.9x mag.-
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.53-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.9-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)460,000460,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Top deck display+-
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)1,6001,600
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto (100-200), Auto with Flash (100-400), 50*, 100, 200, 400, 800,1600, 3200* (*Extended mode)Auto, Equivalent to ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*, 6400*; * ISO3200 / 6400 is effective in image size S
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • custom
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • overcast
  • shade
  • sunlight
  • auto
  • custom
  • fine
  • fluorescent light (cool white)
  • fluorescent light (daylight)
  • fluorescent light (warm white)
  • incandescent light
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/2000 - 8
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes77-segment Evaluative, Center Weighted Average, Center Area, SpotTTL 256-zones metering, Multi, Spot, Average
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modes-Advanced Filter (Fish-eye, Dynamic Tone, Toy camera, Miniature, Pop color, Soft Focus, Cross Screen, High Key, Low Key
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • forced on
  • red-eye reduction
  • s-ttl
  • slow sync
  • slow sync/red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • forced flash
  • red-eye reduction & forced flash
  • red-eye reduction & slow synchro
  • red-eye reduction auto
  • slow synchro
  • suppressed flash
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)11-
Flash range description-Auto ISO: 0.5 - 6.0m (Wide), 1.5 - 3.6m (Tele)
Max flash sync (s)1/180-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
External flash connectionHot Shoe-
Usable memory types
  • microdrive
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Uncompressed format
  • 12-bit raw (.x3f)
-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • firewire
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant-+
Remote control+-
Remote control type
  • cr-21 wired
  • rs-31 wireless
-
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • mini (type c) hdmi port
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)38
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)2140
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-410
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)250-
Battery form factorProprietary BP-213 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium or alkaline disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary BP-21 Lithium-ion rechargeable3 x Alkaline AAs
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Dedicated battery charger included--
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • sigma photo pro 4.0
  • fujifilm cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and features14MP Foveon X3 Sensor, True II Processor.Compact 36x zoom, optical image stabilization, 720p movies.



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