Canon SX240 HS vs Sigma SD15

In this article, we will be reviewing the Canon SX240 HS vs Sigma SD15, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Sigma. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The SX240 HS was unveiled 24 months after the SD15 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX240 HS scores versus the SD15 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Sigma SD15. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Sigma SD15 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX240 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD15 has dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX240 HS vs Sigma SD15 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX240 HS against the SD15.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and SD15 is 91 and 59 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The pic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX240 HS and SD15.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX240 HS using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Canon SX240 HS will provide you with extra detail having an extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer SX240 HS should have an advantage in sensor technology.