Canon SX610 HS vs Sigma SD15

Let's examine more closely at the Canon SX610 HS and Sigma SD15, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the SX610 HS (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The SX610 HS was manufactured 4 years later than the SD15 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX610 HS grades versus the SD15 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS & Sigma SD15. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX610 HS Gallery & Sigma SD15 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX610 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sigma SD15 has dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX610 HS vs the SD15.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and SD15 is 93 and 59 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX610 HS and SD15.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX610 HS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX610 HS will offer more detail due to its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The younger SX610 HS should have a benefit in sensor tech.