Sigma SD15 vs Sony WX500

In this article, we are reviewing the Sigma SD15 versus Sony WX500, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD15 (5MP) and WX500 (18MP) and the SD15 (APS-C) and WX500 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The SD15 was introduced 6 years before the WX500 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SD15 matches up vs the WX500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma SD15 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The whole galleries are available at Sigma SD15 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Sigma SD15 provides external 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) whilst the Sony WX500 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD15 vs the WX500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD15 and WX500 is 59 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The photograph below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD15 and WX500.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SD15 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony WX500 will show extra detail using its extra 13MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older SD15 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.