Sigma SD15 vs Sony HX50V

On this page, we will be analyzing the Sigma SD15 and Sony HX50V, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the SD15 (5MP) and HX50V (20MP) and the SD15 (APS-C) and HX50V (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The SD15 was introduced 4 years before the HX50V and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SD15 matches up against the HX50V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma SD15 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The whole galleries are available at Sigma SD15 Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sigma SD15 features outer 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) while the Sony HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma SD15 and Sony HX50V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SD15 against the HX50V.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SD15 and HX50V is 59 and 89 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The visual here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD15 and HX50V.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SD15 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony HX50V will offer greater detail using its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older SD15 is going to be behind in sensor technology.