Fujifilm
X-Pro1
 vs
Sigma
SD1

Fujifilm X-Pro1
 
Sigma SD1
 

Reasons to buy the Fujifilm X-Pro1

Supports 24p
 24p movies
For that film look
Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Weight
 Light-weight
450 g
Interchangeable lenses
 Interchangeable lenses
Many lenses to choose from
Live view
 Has live view
Preview your photos
 

Reasons to buy the Sigma SD1

Weather sealed
 Weather sealed
Shoot in extreme weather
Viewfinder size
 Large viewfinder
0.62x
Badge
 Phase detection autofocus
fast and accurate
Interchangeable lenses
 Interchangeable lenses
Many lenses to choose from
Viewfinder
 Great viewfinder
Pentaprism
Built-in flash
 Built-in flash
External flash not needed
 

differences

Advantages of the Fujifilm X-Pro1
Movie format Shoots movies 1080p @ 24fps vs None
Help
 Shoots Full HD (1080p) video as well as still pictures
Size Significantly smaller 140x82x43 mm vs 146x113x80 mm
Help
 2.7x smaller
Startup delay Much less startup delay 1300 ms vs 4500 ms
Help
 3.5x less delay when turning on
Live view Has live view Yes vs No
Help
 Preview your photos on the camera's screen before taking them
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
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 Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
Thickness Significantly thinner 1.7" vs 3.1"
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 Around 50% thinner
Weight Significantly lighter 450 g vs 706 g
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 Around 40% lighter
True resolution Slightly higher true resolution 16 MP vs 15.4 MP
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 Almost the same
Continuous shooting Shoots slightly faster 6 fps vs 5 fps
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 20% faster continuous shooting
Lowest price Cheaper $1,399.00 vs $1,899.00
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 The best price we've seen is $500 cheaper (around 30% less)
Fujifilm X-Pro1 Learn more about
the Fujifilm X-Pro1

Advantages of the Sigma SD1
Weather sealed Weather sealed Yes vs No
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 Sealed to shoot in the rain
Autofocus Faster autofocus Phase detection vs Contrast detection
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 Catch candid moments easily
Viewfinder size Much larger viewfinder 0.62x vs 0.24x
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 More than 6.5x larger viewfinder
Lens availability More lenses available 45 lenses vs 3 lenses
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 15x more lenses available
Built-in flash Built-in flash Yes vs No
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 A built-in flash is useful for taking indoor shots where there is little light
Viewfinder Has a through-the-lens viewfinder Pentaprism vs Tunnel
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 Through-the-lens viewfinders let you see exactly what your photo will look like
Fastest shutter speed Faster max shutter speed 1/8000s vs 1/4000s
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 2x faster max shutter speed
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the Sigma SD1
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recommendations

Snapsort can't make a recommendation (yet) because it doesn't have enough data yet about either the Fujifilm X-Pro1 or the Sigma SD1.

similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Sensor size Large sensors Help
X-Pro1:APS-C 23.6x15.6mm
SD1:APS-C 23.5x15.7mm
True resolution Capture very high resolution images Help
X-Pro1:16 MP
SD1:15.4 MP
Interchangeable lenses Both support interchangeable lenses, which is uncommon in cameras similar to these Help
Many lenses to choose from
Supports RAW Supports RAW Help
Better editing
External flash Support external flash Help
Better lighting
Viewfinder Viewfinders Help
X-Pro1:Tunnel
SD1:Pentaprism
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Fastest shutter speed Fast max shutter speeds Help
X-Pro1:1/4000s
SD1:1/8000s
Lowest price Very expensive Help
X-Pro1:$1,399.00
SD1:$1,899.00
Weight Heavy Help
X-Pro1:450 g
SD1:706 g
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur
HDR Neither has in-camera HDR Help
You could do HDR manually
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Leica M9

Leica M9

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$6,751 - $8,654 body only
True resolution Takes slightly higher resolution photos
Startup delay Has slightly less startup delay
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Compare the M9 vs the X-Pro1
Compare the M9 vs the SD1
Sony NEX-7

Sony NEX-7

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$948 body only

$1,098 with 18-55mm lens
Size Is slightly smaller
True resolution Takes significantly higher resolution photos
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Compare the NEX-7 vs the X-Pro1
Compare the NEX-7 vs the SD1
Nikon D7000

Nikon D7000

Entry-level DSLR

$897 body only

$997 with 18-105mm lens
Startup delay Has slightly less startup delay
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is significantly heavier
Compare the D7000 vs the X-Pro1
Compare the D7000 vs the SD1
Nikon D7100

Nikon D7100

Entry-level DSLR

$1,197 body only

$1,497 with 18-105mm lens
Screen size Has a slightly larger screen
True resolution Takes significantly higher resolution photos
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the D7100 vs the X-Pro1
Compare the D7100 vs the SD1
Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Pro DSLR

$3,250 - $3,499 body only

$3,800 - $4,099 with 24-105mm lens
Screen size Has a slightly larger screen
True resolution Takes significantly higher resolution photos
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the EOS 5D Mark III vs the X-Pro1
Compare the EOS 5D Mark III vs the SD1
Nikon D800

Nikon D800

Pro DSLR

$2,797 body only

$3,187 with 70-300mm lens
Screen size Has a slightly larger screen
True resolution Takes much higher resolution photos
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the D800 vs the X-Pro1
Compare the D800 vs the SD1
Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Pro DSLR

$2,479 body only

$2,699 - $3,000 with 24-105mm lens
True resolution Takes significantly higher resolution photos
Startup delay Has slightly less startup delay
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the EOS 5D Mark II vs the X-Pro1
Compare the EOS 5D Mark II vs the SD1

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Fujifilm FinePix X100

Fujifilm FinePix X100

Boutique

$1,565
HDR Has in-camera HDR
Built-in flash Built-in flash
Supports 24p No 24p support
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Compare the FinePix X100 vs the X-Pro1
Fujifilm FinePix X100s

Fujifilm FinePix X100s

Boutique

$1,299 - $1,300
HDR Has in-camera HDR
Built-in flash Built-in flash
Supports 24p No 24p support
Screen size Smaller screen
Compare the FinePix X100s vs the X-Pro1
Fujifilm X-E1

Fujifilm X-E1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$999 - $1,000 body only

$1,399 with 18-55mm lens
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Built-in flash Built-in flash
Screen size Smaller screen
Startup delay Significantly more startup delay
Compare the X-E1 vs the X-Pro1
Olympus OM-D E-M5

Olympus OM-D E-M5

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$999 - $1,114 body only

$1,099 with 14-42mm lens
Screen type Has an OLED screen
Weather sealed Weather sealed
Supports 24p No 24p support
Sensor size Smaller sensor
Compare the OM-D E-M5 vs the X-Pro1
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

Boutique

$2,780 - $2,798
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Interchangeable lenses Built-in lens only
Thickness Thicker
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 vs the X-Pro1

Sigma SD1 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma SD15

Sigma SD15

Entry-level DSLR

$850 - $929 body only

$1,038 with 18-50mm lens
Size Slightly smaller
Lowest price Cheaper
Weather sealed No weather sealing
True resolution Much lower true resolution
Compare the SD15 vs the SD1

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Fujifilm X-Pro1 Sigma SD1
Sigma SD1
Fujifilm X-Pro1

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