Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sigma SD15

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sigma SD15, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the SZ-30MR (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The SZ-30MR was launched 13 months later than the SD15 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SZ-30MR matches up versus the SD15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-30MR and Sigma SD15. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Sigma SD15 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-30MR has exterior measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD15 has proportions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ-30MR against the SD15.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-30MR and SD15 is 89 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-30MR and SD15.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SZ-30MR because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Olympus SZ-30MR will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher SZ-30MR should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.