Canon SX530 HS vs Sigma SD15

Below, we will be matching up the Canon SX530 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 between the image resolutions of the SX530 HS (16MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the SX530 HS (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX530 HS was introduced 4 years after the SD15 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX530 HS grades against the SD15 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS and Sigma SD15. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX530 HS Gallery and Sigma SD15 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX530 HS features exterior dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Sigma SD15 has proportions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX530 HS vs Sigma SD15 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX530 HS against the SD15.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX530 HS and SD15 is 69 and 59 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX530 HS and SD15.

All in all, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX530 HS having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Canon SX530 HS will offer you more detail using its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX530 HS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.