Canon SX40 HS vs Sigma SD15

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX40 HS and Sigma SD15, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the SX40 HS (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX40 HS was introduced 20 months later than the SD15 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX40 HS matches up vs the SD15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS & Sigma SD15. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX40 HS Gallery & Sigma SD15 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX40 HS offers exterior measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD15 has specifications of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX40 HS compared to the SD15.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX40 HS and SD15 is 64 and 59 respectively.

Often, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX40 HS and SD15.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX40 HS having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Canon SX40 HS will provide extra detail using its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX40 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.