Canon SX50 HS vs Sigma SD15

The following is a extensive review of the Canon SX50 HS and Sigma SD15, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the SX50 HS (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The SX50 HS was launched 2 years after the SD15 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX50 HS matches up against the SD15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS & Sigma SD15. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX50 HS Gallery & Sigma SD15 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX50 HS provides exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD15 has proportions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX50 HS and Sigma SD15 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SX50 HS versus the SD15.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX50 HS and SD15 is 65 and 59 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX50 HS and SD15.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX50 HS due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon SX50 HS will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger SX50 HS should have an advantage in sensor tech.