Canon SX220 HS vs Sigma SD15

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SX220 HS versus Sigma SD15, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the SX220 HS (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The SX220 HS was announced 12 months later than the SD15 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX220 HS matches up vs the SD15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon SX220 HS & Sigma SD15. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Sigma SD15 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX220 HS has got external dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sigma SD15 has dimensions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SX220 HS and the SD15.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and SD15 is 96 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX220 HS and SD15.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX220 HS using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Canon SX220 HS will give you more detail with its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX220 HS will have an edge in sensor innovation.