Sigma SD9 vs Fujifilm FinePix S4500

      Sigma SD9

      Fujifilm FinePix S4500
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sigma SD9 and the Fujifilm FinePix S4500, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Sigma SD9 was introduced in November 2002 and Fujifilm FinePix S4500 was introduced in January 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sigma SD9 Highlights

      • 3 MP APS-C CMOS (Foveon X3) Sensor
      • No Optical Low-pass Filter
      • 100 - 400 Native ISO
      • 1.8" 130k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder

      Fujifilm FinePix S4500 Highlights

      • 14.0 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 64 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • Electronic Viewfinder
      • 1.2 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Sigma SD9
      4. Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix S4500
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Sigma SD9 and Fujifilm FinePix S4500.

      PROS

      Sigma SD9

      Fujifilm FinePix S4500

      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Video Capture
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Bluetooth

      CONS

      Sigma SD9

      Fujifilm FinePix S4500

      •   No Video Capture
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 3 Megapixel
      •   400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Small Screen - 1.8"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 130k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low USB Speed
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.0 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Sigma SD9

      Fujifilm FinePix S4500

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/6000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Weight - 950 g (2.09 lb / 33.51 oz)
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Weight - 543 g (1.20 lb / 19.15 oz)

      Advantage of Sigma SD9

      Sigma SD9
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sigma SD9 over Fujifilm FinePix S4500.

      Sigma SD9 vs Fujifilm FinePix S4500
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs 1/2.3-inch
      RAW Support vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Higher Viewfinder Coverage 98% vs 97%
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 8 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/6000 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity vs

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      Sigma SD14
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      APS-C

      5 MP

      Sigma SD1 Merrill
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      APS-C

      15 MP

      Sigma SD15
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      APS-C

      5 MP

      Sigma SD1
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      APS-C

      15 MP

      Sigma SD10
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      APS-C

      3 MP

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12.8 MP

      Epson R-D1
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Nikon D100
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Casio EX-ZR100
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Panasonic LF1
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.1 MP

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix S4500

      Fujifilm S4500
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix S4500 over Sigma SD9.

      Sigma SD9 vs Fujifilm FinePix S4500
      Video Capture vs
      Higher Sensor Resolution 3 Megapixel vs 14.0 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 64
      Higher Native ISO 400 vs 1,600
      Max Image Resolution 2268 x 1512 vs 4288 x 3216
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Image Stabilization vs
      Larger Screen 1.8" vs 3.0"
      Higher Resolution Screen 130k dot vs 230k dot
      Live View vs
      Built-in Flash vs
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Higher USB Speed USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) vs USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output vs Mini
      Built-in Microphone vs Stereo
      Built-In Bluetooth vs
      Lighter 950 g (2.09 lb / 33.51 oz) vs 543 g (1.20 lb / 19.15 oz)

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      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Nikon D300S
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      APS-C

      12.3 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Leica X2
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Panasonic FX90
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Sony SLT-A99
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      Full Frame

      24.3 MP

      Leica Q2 Monochrom
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      Full Frame

      47.3 MP

      Nikon D1H
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      APS-C

      2.7 MP

      Nikon D2X
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      APS-C

      12.4 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Fujifilm T200
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Kodak Z950
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      WEAKNESSES Sigma SD9 Fujifilm FinePix S4500
        Low Resolution Sensor3 Megapixel14.0 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen130k dot230k dot
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Sigma SD9 has a 1.8" screen with 130k dot resolution and Fujifilm FinePix S4500 has a 3.0" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Viewfinder

      Sigma SD9 has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinderFujifilm FinePix S4500 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder. Sigma SD9 has 98% coverage with 0.77x magnification and Fujifilm FinePix S4500 has 97% coverage magnification.

      Sensor

      Sigma SD9 features a 3 megapixel APS-C CMOS (Foveon X3) sensor with dimensions of 20.7 x 13.8 mm and a total area of 285.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 400. Fujifilm FinePix S4500 features a 14.0 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 64 - 1,600 and expands to 64 - 6,400 in boosted mode.

      Photography Features

      Sigma SD9 can take pictures up to 2268 x 1512 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 1134 x 756, 756 x 504 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Fujifilm FinePix S4500 can take pictures up to 4288 x 3216 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4288 x 2864, 4288 x 2416, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 2048, 3072 x 1728, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      No Low-Pass Filter on Sigma SD9

      There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on Sigma SD9. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.

      Image Stabilization on Fujifilm FinePix S4500

      Fujifilm FinePix S4500 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Bluetooth on Fujifilm FinePix S4500

      Fujifilm FinePix S4500 has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Fujifilm FinePix S4500 comes with 4 x AA battery pack with battery life of 300 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Sigma SD9 has a single CompactFlash (Type I/II, UDMA compatible) card slot. Fujifilm FinePix S4500 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/6000 sec on Sigma SD9, and up to 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix S4500. Fujifilm FinePix S4500 can shoot continuously up to 1.2 fps.


      Flash

      Fujifilm FinePix S4500 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 7.00 m Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m. Sigma SD9 has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/180 sec on Sigma SD9.

      Physical Parameters

      Sigma SD9 body has dimensions of 152 x 120 x 79 mm (5.98 x 4.72 x 3.11") and Fujifilm FinePix S4500 body has dimensions of 118 x 81 x 100 mm (4.65 x 3.19 x 3.94"). Sigma SD9 weighs 950 g (2.09 lb / 33.51 oz) and Fujifilm FinePix S4500 weighs 543 g (1.20 lb / 19.15 oz).

      Sigma SD9

      Fujifilm FinePix S4500

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      Size comparisons of Sigma SD9 and Fujifilm FinePix S4500

      Sigma SD9 and Fujifilm FinePix S4500 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Sigma SD9

      Fujifilm FinePix S4500

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 130k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sigma SD9

      Fujifilm FinePix S4500

      POOR
      52
      •   400 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 130k dot
      •   No Live View
      GOOD
      73
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots

      Wildlife Photography

      Sigma SD9

      Fujifilm FinePix S4500

      POOR
      50
      •   400 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 130k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      70
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots

      Portrait Photography

      Sigma SD9

      Fujifilm FinePix S4500

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Small Screen - 1.8"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 130k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      GOOD
      71
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Sigma SD9

      Fujifilm FinePix S4500

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 130k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 950 g (2.09 lb / 33.51 oz)
      GOOD
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 543 g (1.20 lb / 19.15 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Sigma SD9

      Fujifilm FinePix S4500

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 130k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 950 g (2.09 lb / 33.51 oz)
      GOOD
      80
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 543 g (1.20 lb / 19.15 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sigma SD9 and Fujifilm FinePix S4500 and give them scores of 51 and 59 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Sigma SD9

      Fujifilm FinePix S4500

      OVERALL
      51
      OVERALL
      59

      Sensor

      Sigma SD9

      Fujifilm FinePix S4500

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 3 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   400 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.0 Megapixel
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Sigma SD9

      Fujifilm FinePix S4500

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/6000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Sigma SD9

      Fujifilm FinePix S4500

      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Sigma SD9

      Fujifilm FinePix S4500

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      75
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sigma SD9

      Fujifilm FinePix S4500

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Small Screen - 1.8"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 130k dot
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot

      Connectivity

      Sigma SD9

      Fujifilm FinePix S4500

      BAD
      33
      •   Low USB Speed
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      GOOD
      71
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Sigma SD9

      Fujifilm FinePix S4500

      BAD
      36
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 950 g (2.09 lb / 33.51 oz)
      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 543 g (1.20 lb / 19.15 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots


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