Sigma SD15 vs Sony WX50
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Sigma SD15 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Previous Model is Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Released January 2012
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In this article, we are evaluating the Sigma SD15 and Sony WX50, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the SD15 (5MP) and WX50 (16MP) and the SD15 (APS-C) and WX50 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SD15 was released 23 months before the WX50 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the SD15 scores versus the WX50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Sony WX50
| SD15 | WX50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Sigma SD15
| WX50 | SD15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2012 |  | February 2010 | Fresher by 23 months |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Sigma SD15 and Sony WX50
| SD15 | WX50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither contains Touch display |
Sigma SD15 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sigma SD15 has got exterior measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SD15 versus the WX50.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD15 and WX50 is 59 and 96 respectively.
Sigma SD15 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD15 and WX50.
To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SD15 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony WX50 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older SD15 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Sigma SD15 vs Sony WX50 Specifications
| Sigma SD15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Sigma | Sony |
| Model | Sigma SD15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 |
| Category | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2010-02-20 | 2012-01-30 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | True II | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 20.7 x 13.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 285.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 5 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 2640 x 1760 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Sigma SA | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
| Number of lenses | 76 | - |
| Crop factor | 1.7 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | - | Clearfoto TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 96% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 5.30 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 750g (1.65 pounds) | 117g (0.26 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - | 240 photographs |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $1,500 | $250 |