Olympus FE-3010 vs Sigma SD15

Below is a in depth analysis of the Olympus FE-3010 versus Sigma SD15, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The FE-3010 was released 13 months before the SD15 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FE-3010 matches up versus the SD15 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-3010 and Sigma SD15. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery and Sigma SD15 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-3010 has got exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sigma SD15 has dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-3010 versus Sigma SD15 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-3010 compared to the SD15.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and SD15 is 97 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-3010 and SD15.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FE-3010 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Olympus FE-3010 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older FE-3010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.