Sigma SD15 vs Sony S980

Below is a detailed review of the Sigma SD15 and Sony S980, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SD15 (5MP) and S980 (12MP) and the SD15 (APS-C) and S980 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The SD15 was released 13 months later than the S980 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony S980 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SD15 grades vs the S980 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma SD15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma SD15 Gallery and Sony S980 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma SD15 has got physical dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) and the Sony S980 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD15 vs the S980.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SD15 and S980 is 59 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD15 and S980.

All in all, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SD15 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony S980 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger SD15 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.