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Sigma SD15 vs Sony H200

Portability
59
Imaging
43
Features
45
Overall
43
Sigma SD15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
43
Features
31
Overall
38

Sigma SD15 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Previous Model is Sigma SD14
Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Sigma SD15 vs Sony H200 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Sigma SD15 and Sony H200, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the SD15 (5MP) and H200 (20MP) and the SD15 (APS-C) and H200 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The SD15 was released 3 years prior to the H200 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SD15 matches up against the H200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Sony H200

 SD15 H200 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Sigma SD15

 H200 SD15 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2010More recent by 35 months

Common features in the Sigma SD15 and Sony H200

 SD15 H200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Sigma SD15 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma SD15 comes with external dimensions 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 H200 has dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma SD15 and Sony H200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SD15 vs the H200.

Sigma SD15 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD15 and H200 is 59 and 67 respectively.

Sigma SD15 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD15 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD15 and H200.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SD15 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony H200 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 15MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older SD15 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sigma SD15 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD15 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD15 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD15 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H200 as a Portrait photography camera
49
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
37
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD15 as a Street photography camera
Sony H200 as a Street photography camera
52
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (530 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD15 Sports photography factors
Sony H200 Sports photography factors
38
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
46
incredible zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD15 Travel photography highlights
Sony H200 Travel photography highlights
42
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
53
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (633mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery (240 per charge)
more heavy than competitors in class (530 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma SD15
Landscape photography with Sony H200
50
manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
40
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery (240 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD15 Vlogging factors
Sony H200 Vlogging factors
9
can't shoot video
25
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (530g)
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Sigma SD15 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD15 and Sony H200
 Sigma SD15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model Sigma SD15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-20 2013-01-08
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor True II -
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 2640 x 1760 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-633mm (26.4x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance - 20cm
Available lenses 76 -
Crop factor 1.7 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 750 grams (1.65 pounds) 530 grams (1.17 pounds)
Dimensions 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photos
Battery type - AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $1,500 $250