Sigma SD15 vs Sony A230

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).

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.