Sigma SD15 vs Sony NEX-5R

Lets take a more detailed look at the Sigma SD15 versus Sony NEX-5R, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD15 (5MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The SD15 was announced 3 years earlier than the NEX-5R which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SD15 grades against the NEX-5R when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma SD15 & Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma SD15 Gallery & Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sigma SD15 has got 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) while the Sony NEX-5R has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma SD15 versus Sony NEX-5R in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SD15 compared to the NEX-5R.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SD15 and NEX-5R is 59 and 89 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD15 and NEX-5R.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony NEX-5R to give greater detail with its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD15 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.