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Sigma SD15 vs Sony WX220

Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44
Sigma SD15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Sigma SD15 vs Sony WX220 Key Specs

Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Old Model is Sigma SD14
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released February 2014
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Sigma SD15 vs Sony WX220 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Sigma SD15 vs Sony WX220, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SD15 (5MP) and WX220 (18MP) and the SD15 (APS-C) and WX220 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The SD15 was announced 5 years prior to the WX220 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the SD15 grades versus the WX220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Sony WX220

 SD15 WX220 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Sigma SD15

 WX220 SD15 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2010More recent by 48 months

Common features in the Sigma SD15 and Sony WX220

 SD15 WX220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Sigma SD15 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sigma SD15 has external dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) while the Sony WX220 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Sigma SD15 vs Sony WX220 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the SD15 vs the WX220.

Sigma SD15 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SD15 and WX220 is 59 and 96 respectively.

Sigma SD15 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD15 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD15 and WX220.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SD15 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX220 will give extra detail with its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older SD15 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Sigma SD15 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD15 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD15 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma SD15
Portrait photography with Sony WX220
50
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (5MP)
37
MP count good (18MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD15 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Street photography camera
52
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma SD15
Sports photography with Sony WX220
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD15 Travel photography information
Sony WX220 Travel photography information
42
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (5MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
MP count good (18MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD15 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Landscape photography camera
51
manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
44
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD15 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX220 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
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Sigma SD15 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD15 and Sony WX220
 Sigma SD15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model Sigma SD15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Type Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-20 2014-02-12
Physical type Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor True II Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 2640 x 1760 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Available lenses 76 -
Crop factor 1.7 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 750 grams (1.65 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 210 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $1,500 $198