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Sigma SD15 vs Sony A230

Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44
Sigma SD15 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 front
Portability
69
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46

Sigma SD15 vs Sony A230 Key Specs

Sigma SD15
(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  • Superseded the Sigma SD14
Sony A230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 490g - 128 x 97 x 68mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Earlier Model is Sony A200
  • Later Model is Sony A290
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Sony A230

 SD15 A230 
IntroducedFebruary 2010May 2009More recent by 10 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Sigma SD15

 A230 SD15 

Common features in the Sigma SD15 and Sony A230

 SD15 A230 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sigma SD15 vs Sony A230 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD15 and A230 is 59 and 69 respectively.

Sigma SD15 vs Sony A230 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sigma SD15 vs Sony A230 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD15 vs Sony A230 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD15 vs Sony A230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD15 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A230 as a Portrait photography camera
50
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
low MP (5MP)
54
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD15 Street photography details
Sony A230 Street photography details
52
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD15 Sports photography features
Sony A230 Sports photography features
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
low fps (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
46
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD15 Travel photography advice
Sony A230 Travel photography advice
42
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
low MP (5 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
45
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma SD15
Landscape photography with Sony A230
51
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is decent (3")
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
51
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7")
no liveview
low resolution (10 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma SD15
Vlogging with Sony A230
9
lack of video recording
9
no video
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Sigma SD15 vs Sony A230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD15 and Sony A230
 Sigma SD15Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
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