Sigma SD1 vs Sony A65

In this article, we are looking at the Sigma SD1 and Sony A65, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SD1 (15MP) and A65 (24MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The SD1 was brought out 14 months earlier than the A65 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SD1 grades vs the A65 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma SD1 and Sony SLT-A65. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma SD1 Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Sigma SD1 features exterior dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony A65 has sizing of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Check out the Sigma SD1 and Sony A65 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the SD1 against the A65.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1 and A65 is 77 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The visual here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1 and A65.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony A65 to render more detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older SD1 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.