Canon SX230 HS vs Sigma SD15

The following is a extended assessment of the Canon SX230 HS vs Sigma SD15, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Canon and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the SX230 HS (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX230 HS was manufactured 18 months after the SD15 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX230 HS grades against the SD15 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Sigma SD15. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Sigma SD15 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX230 HS provides exterior dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sigma SD15 has dimensions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX230 HS and the SD15.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and SD15 is 91 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and SD15.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX230 HS due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Canon SX230 HS will provide you with more detail due to its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX230 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.