Sigma SD1 vs Sony A380

Let's take a deeper look at the Sigma SD1 vs Sony A380, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the SD1 (15MP) and the A380 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The SD1 was unveiled 14 months after the A380 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the SD1 matches up vs the A380 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma SD1 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The full galleries are available at Sigma SD1 Gallery & Sony A380 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma SD1 has got outer measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony A380 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SD1 against the A380.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SD1 and A380 is 77 and 68 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The pic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1 and A380.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sigma SD1 to provide extra detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger SD1 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.