Sigma SD15 vs Sony A350

The following is a detailed analysis of the Sigma SD15 vs Sony A350, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD15 (5MP) and A350 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The SD15 was manufactured 21 months after the A350 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the SD15 grades against the A350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma SD15 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma SD15 Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sigma SD15 provides external measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) and the Sony A350 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD15 against the A350.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD15 and A350 is 59 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD15 and A350.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony A350 to show more detail due to its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent SD15 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.