Sigma SD15 vs Sony WX70

Let's look more closely at the Sigma SD15 vs Sony WX70, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD15 (5MP) and WX70 (16MP) and the SD15 (APS-C) and WX70 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The SD15 was revealed 23 months earlier than the WX70 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SD15 matches up against the WX70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma SD15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma SD15 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sigma SD15 has got exterior dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma SD15 vs Sony WX70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SD15 versus the WX70.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD15 and WX70 is 59 and 97 respectively.

Normally, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The photograph underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SD15 and WX70.

All in all, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SD15 having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Sony WX70 will show extra detail because of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older SD15 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.