Sigma SD15 vs Sony A560

Let's take a deeper look at the Sigma SD15 versus Sony A560, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the SD15 (5MP) and A560 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The SD15 was introduced 6 months prior to the A560 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SD15 grades vs the A560 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma SD15 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The whole galleries are available at Sigma SD15 Gallery & Sony A560 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma SD15 comes with 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 A560 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma SD15 versus Sony A560 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SD15 compared to the A560.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SD15 and A560 is 59 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The pic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD15 and A560.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony A560 to provide greater detail using its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.