Sigma SD15 vs Sony WX1

Let's examine more in depth at the Sigma SD15 and Sony WX1, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the SD15 (5MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the SD15 (APS-C) and WX1 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The SD15 was brought out 7 months later than the WX1 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SD15 grades against the WX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma SD15 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The entire galleries are available at Sigma SD15 Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma SD15 comes with physical dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma SD15 and Sony WX1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SD15 compared to the WX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD15 and WX1 is 59 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SD15 and WX1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SD15 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony WX1 will render extra detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher SD15 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.