Sigma SD15 vs Sony RX10 II

Lets take a closer look at the Sigma SD15 and Sony RX10 II, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the SD15 (5MP) and RX10 II (20MP) and the SD15 (APS-C) and RX10 II (1") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SD15 was released 6 years earlier than the RX10 II which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SD15 grades versus the RX10 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma SD15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma SD15 Gallery and Sony RX10 II Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sigma SD15 has outside measurements 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 RX10 II has measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Compare the Sigma SD15 and Sony RX10 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SD15 versus the RX10 II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD15 and RX10 II is 59 and 58 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD15 and RX10 II.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SD15 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony RX10 II will show extra detail as a result of its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged SD15 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.