Sigma SD15 vs Sony W230

Following is a thorough analysis of the Sigma SD15 versus Sony W230, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SD15 (5MP) and W230 (12MP) and the SD15 (APS-C) and W230 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The SD15 was introduced 13 months after the W230 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SD15 grades vs the W230 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma SD15 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma SD15 Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Sigma SD15 provides outer measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma SD15 versus Sony W230 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SD15 against the W230.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SD15 and W230 is 59 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD15 and W230.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SD15 having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony W230 will give greater detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent SD15 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.