Sigma SD15 vs Sony RX100 IV

On this page, we will be contrasting the Sigma SD15 versus Sony RX100 IV, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the SD15 (5MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the SD15 (APS-C) and RX100 IV (1") posses totally different sensor size.

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The SD15 was brought out 6 years prior to the RX100 IV which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SD15 scores against the RX100 IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma SD15 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma SD15 Gallery & Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sigma SD15 has got external dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 IV has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SD15 versus the RX100 IV.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD15 and RX100 IV is 59 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SD15 and RX100 IV.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SD15 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 IV will offer more detail having its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD15 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.