Sigma SD15 vs Sony HX30V

Let's take a deeper look at the Sigma SD15 vs Sony HX30V, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the SD15 (5MP) and HX30V (18MP) and the SD15 (APS-C) and HX30V (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The SD15 was revealed 24 months prior to the HX30V which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SD15 grades against the HX30V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma SD15 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The full galleries are provided at Sigma SD15 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Sigma SD15 has got exterior measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SD15 compared to the HX30V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD15 and HX30V is 59 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The graphic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SD15 and HX30V.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SD15 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX30V will result in more detail because of its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older SD15 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.