Canon D30 vs Sigma SD15

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon D30 versus Sigma SD15, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the D30 (3MP) and SD15 (5MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D30 was unveiled 10 years before the SD15 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the D30 scores against the SD15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS D30 and Sigma SD15. The full galleries are viewable at Canon D30 Gallery and Sigma SD15 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon D30 has got physical dimensions of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") along with a weight of 855 grams (1.88 lbs) and the Sigma SD15 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

See the Canon D30 versus Sigma SD15 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the D30 versus the SD15.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the D30 and SD15 is 57 and 59 respectively.

Usually, its hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D30 and SD15.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sigma SD15 to resolve more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older D30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.