Sigma SD15 vs Sony RX100

Let's examine more in depth at the Sigma SD15 vs Sony RX100, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the SD15 (5MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the SD15 (APS-C) and RX100 (1") possess different sensor sizes.

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The SD15 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the RX100 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SD15 scores against the RX100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma SD15 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma SD15 Gallery & Sony RX100 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sigma SD15 offers physical 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 RX100 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SD15 compared to the RX100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD15 and RX100 is 59 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD15 and RX100.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SD15 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 will produce extra detail having an extra 15MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older SD15 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.