Sigma SD15 vs Sony WX350

The following is a in depth overview of the Sigma SD15 and Sony WX350, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the SD15 (5MP) and WX350 (18MP) and the SD15 (APS-C) and WX350 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The SD15 was revealed 5 years earlier than the WX350 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SD15 matches up versus the WX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma SD15 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The full galleries are provided at Sigma SD15 Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Sigma SD15 comes with outside 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) whilst the Sony WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SD15 compared to the WX350.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SD15 and WX350 is 59 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The image below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SD15 and WX350.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SD15 using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony WX350 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged SD15 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.