Canon 30D vs Sigma SD15

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Canon 30D versus Sigma SD15, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the 30D (8MP) and SD15 (5MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The 30D was launched 4 years prior to the SD15 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 30D matches up vs the SD15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 30D and Sigma SD15. The complete galleries are available at Canon 30D Gallery and Sigma SD15 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 30D has got outside measurements of 144mm x 106mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 784 grams (1.73 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD15 has specifications of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the 30D versus the SD15.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 30D and SD15 is 58 and 59 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The visual below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 30D and SD15.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon 30D to result in more detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The older 30D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.