Canon SX30 IS vs Sigma SD15

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX30 IS versus Sigma SD15, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the SX30 IS (14MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the SX30 IS (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX30 IS was introduced 7 months after the SD15 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX30 IS matches up against the SD15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Sigma SD15. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Sigma SD15 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX30 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sigma SD15 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX30 IS versus Sigma SD15 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX30 IS compared to the SD15.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX30 IS and SD15 is 64 and 59 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The pic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX30 IS and SD15.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX30 IS with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Canon SX30 IS will show greater detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX30 IS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.