Sigma SD15 vs Sony T99

Here is a extended review of the Sigma SD15 vs Sony T99, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the SD15 (5MP) and T99 (14MP) and the SD15 (APS-C) and T99 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The SD15 was introduced 4 months prior to the T99 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SD15 grades versus the T99 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma SD15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The whole galleries are available at Sigma SD15 Gallery and Sony T99 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma SD15 provides physical measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) while the Sony T99 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Sigma SD15 vs Sony T99 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SD15 vs the T99.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD15 and T99 is 59 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD15 and T99.

As you can tell, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SD15 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony T99 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.