Olympus E-620 vs Sigma SD1

Below, we are matching up the Olympus E-620 versus Sigma SD1, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is very well matched but the E-620 (Four Thirds) and SD1 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The E-620 was manufactured 14 months before the SD1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the E-620 grades versus the SD1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-620 & Sigma SD1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-620 Gallery & Sigma SD1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-620 offers outer measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 has dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-620 versus Sigma SD1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the E-620 and the SD1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-620 and SD1 is 71 and 77 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The image underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-620 and SD1.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-620 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sigma SD1 will give you extra detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E-620 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.