Sigma SD15 vs Sony TF1

Let's take a deeper look at the Sigma SD15 vs Sony TF1, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD15 (5MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the SD15 (APS-C) and TF1 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The SD15 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the TF1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SD15 scores vs the TF1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma SD15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The full galleries are provided at Sigma SD15 Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you will want to think about 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") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma SD15 vs Sony TF1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SD15 vs the TF1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SD15 and TF1 is 59 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD15 and TF1.

Clearly, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SD15 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony TF1 will resolve greater detail having an extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older SD15 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.