Canon SX1 IS vs Sigma SD15

Following is a in depth analysis of the Canon SX1 IS vs Sigma SD15, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the SX1 IS (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX1 IS was manufactured 11 months prior to the SD15 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX1 IS grades vs the SD15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS & Sigma SD15. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX1 IS Gallery & Sigma SD15 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX1 IS provides physical measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Sigma SD15 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX1 IS against the SD15.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and SD15 is 64 and 59 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The image below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX1 IS and SD15.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX1 IS due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Canon SX1 IS will give extra detail due to its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.