Sigma SD15 vs Sony A500

On this page, we will be evaluating the Sigma SD15 and Sony A500, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the SD15 (5MP) and A500 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The SD15 was released 6 months later than the A500 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SD15 matches up against the A500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma SD15 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The complete galleries are available at Sigma SD15 Gallery and Sony A500 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sigma SD15 features exterior measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) and the Sony A500 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SD15 vs the A500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SD15 and A500 is 59 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The visual below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD15 and A500.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony A500 to render more detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively.