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Canon SX150 IS vs Sigma SD1

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Sigma SD1 front
Portability
77
Imaging
54
Features
43
Overall
49

Canon SX150 IS vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Launched May 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX160 IS
Sigma SD1
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Released September 2010
  • Later Model is Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Canon SX150 IS vs Sigma SD1 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Canon SX150 IS and Sigma SD1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is pretty similar but the SX150 IS (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX150 IS was brought out 21 months after the SD1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX150 IS scores against the SD1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Sigma SD1

 SX150 IS SD1 
ReleasedMay 2012September 2010Newer by 21 months

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Canon SX150 IS

 SD1 SX150 IS 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Sigma SD1

 SX150 IS SD1 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX150 IS vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX150 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 has dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX150 IS compared to the SD1.

Canon SX150 IS vs Sigma SD1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and SD1 is 86 and 77 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Sigma SD1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and SD1.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX150 IS featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sigma SD1 will deliver greater detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX150 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX150 IS vs Sigma SD1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Sigma SD1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Sigma SD1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography advice
Sigma SD1 Portrait photography advice
42
has manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
features face detection focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
64
manual focus
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography advice
Sigma SD1 Street photography advice
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (306 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX150 IS
Sports photography with Sigma SD1
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (130 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
55
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX150 IS
Travel photography with Sigma SD1
64
lighter than competition in class (306g)
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery pack (130 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
65
environment proof
good MP (15MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography advice
Sigma SD1 Landscape photography advice
46
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery pack (130 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
61
manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD1 as a Vlogging camera
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (306g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
9
lack of video recording
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Canon SX150 IS vs Sigma SD1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Sigma SD1
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISSigma SD1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sigma
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Sigma SD1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Launched 2012-05-14 2010-09-21
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Dual True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4800 x 3200
Max native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 1 11
Cross focus points - 2
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 306g (0.67 pounds) -
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 130 photographs -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Storage slots One One
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