Canon SX420 IS vs Sigma SD15

On this page, we are matching up the Canon SX420 IS versus Sigma SD15, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Sigma. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the SX420 IS (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The SX420 IS was brought out 5 years later than the SD15 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX420 IS matches up vs the SD15 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS & Sigma SD15. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX420 IS Gallery & Sigma SD15 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX420 IS provides external dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Sigma SD15 has sizing 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX420 IS and the SD15.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX420 IS and SD15 is 80 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX420 IS and SD15.

Clearly, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX420 IS because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Canon SX420 IS will render extra detail having its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger SX420 IS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.