Sigma SD15 vs Sony H70

In this article, we are evaluating the Sigma SD15 vs Sony H70, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SD15 (5MP) and H70 (16MP) and the SD15 (APS-C) and H70 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The SD15 was manufactured 10 months earlier than the H70 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SD15 scores versus the H70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma SD15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The entire galleries are available at Sigma SD15 Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma SD15 has physical dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SD15 and the H70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SD15 and H70 is 59 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SD15 and H70.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SD15 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony H70 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged SD15 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.