Sigma SD15 vs Sony A6000

On this page, we will be reviewing the Sigma SD15 versus Sony A6000, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD15 (5MP) and A6000 (24MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The SD15 was announced 5 years prior to the A6000 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SD15 grades against the A6000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma SD15 and Sony Alpha a6000. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma SD15 Gallery and Sony A6000 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. 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) whilst the Sony A6000 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Check the Sigma SD15 versus Sony A6000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SD15 versus the A6000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD15 and A6000 is 59 and 85 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD15 and A6000.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony A6000 to provide you with more detail with its extra 19 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older SD15 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.