Canon SX60 HS vs Sigma SD15

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SX60 HS and Sigma SD15, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Canon and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the SX60 HS (16MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the SX60 HS (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The SX60 HS was released 4 years later than the SD15 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX60 HS grades versus the SD15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS & Sigma SD15. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX60 HS Gallery & Sigma SD15 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX60 HS has outside measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD15 has sizing of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX60 HS compared to the SD15.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX60 HS and SD15 is 61 and 59 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX60 HS and SD15.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX60 HS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon SX60 HS will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher SX60 HS provides a benefit in sensor innovation.