Sigma SD15 vs Sony A230
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Sigma SD15 vs Sony A230 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Launched February 2010
- Superseded the Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
Sigma SD15 vs Sony A230 Overview
Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Sigma SD15 vs Sony A230, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the SD15 (5MP) and A230 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (APS-C).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe SD15 was brought out 10 months later than the A230 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the SD15 scores versus the A230 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sigma SD15 vs Sony A230 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma SD15 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma SD15 Gallery and Sony A230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Sony A230
SD15 | A230 | |||
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Introduced | February 2010 | May 2009 | More recent by 10 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Sigma SD15
A230 | SD15 |
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Common features in the Sigma SD15 and Sony A230
SD15 | A230 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Sigma SD15 vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma SD15 comes with outer dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) and the Sony A230 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).
Examine the Sigma SD15 vs Sony A230 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SD15 and the A230.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD15 and A230 is 59 and 69 respectively.
Sigma SD15 vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The graphic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD15 and A230.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony A230 to show greater detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher SD15 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Sigma SD15 vs Sony A230 Specifications
Sigma SD15 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sigma | Sony |
Model type | Sigma SD15 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2010-02-20 | 2009-05-18 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | True II | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 20.7 x 13.8mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 285.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 5 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 2640 x 1760 | 3872 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sigma SA | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Number of lenses | 76 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 96% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 10.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Highest video resolution | None | None |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 750 gr (1.65 lbs) | 490 gr (1.08 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") | 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 531 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 230 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $1,500 | $569 |