Canon SX160 IS vs Sigma SD15

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX160 IS vs Sigma SD15, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the SX160 IS (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The SX160 IS was introduced 3 years after the SD15 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX160 IS matches up vs the SD15 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Sigma SD15. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Sigma SD15 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX160 IS has outer measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Sigma SD15 has sizing of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Check the Canon SX160 IS vs Sigma SD15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX160 IS vs the SD15.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and SD15 is 86 and 59 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The pic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX160 IS and SD15.

Plainly, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX160 IS having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Canon SX160 IS will render more detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern SX160 IS provides an advantage in sensor innovation.