Sigma SD15 vs Sony TX5

Let's look a bit more closely at the Sigma SD15 and Sony TX5, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the SD15 (5MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the SD15 (APS-C) and TX5 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The SD15 was introduced very close to the TX5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SD15 matches up vs the TX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma SD15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma SD15 Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Sigma SD15 has 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 TX5 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SD15 and the TX5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SD15 and TX5 is 59 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The visual below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD15 and TX5.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SD15 having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony TX5 will deliver more detail using its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.