Sigma SD15 vs Sony W350

Lets examine more closely at the Sigma SD15 vs Sony W350, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the SD15 (5MP) and W350 (14MP) and the SD15 (APS-C) and W350 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SD15 was announced 2 months later than the W350 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SD15 grades against the W350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma SD15 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma SD15 Gallery & Sony W350 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sigma SD15 has got outside dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) whilst the Sony W350 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SD15 versus the W350.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SD15 and W350 is 59 and 97 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The graphic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD15 and W350.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SD15 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony W350 will resolve extra detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.