Sigma SD15 vs Sony HX200V

Below, we are comparing the Sigma SD15 versus Sony HX200V, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SD15 (5MP) and HX200V (18MP) and the SD15 (APS-C) and HX200V (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The SD15 was announced 3 years before the HX200V which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SD15 scores against the HX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma SD15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma SD15 Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Sigma SD15 comes with external dimensions 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 HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma SD15 versus Sony HX200V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SD15 compared to the HX200V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD15 and HX200V is 59 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The picture underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD15 and HX200V.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SD15 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony HX200V will result in extra detail with its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged SD15 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.