Sigma SD15 vs Sony WX80

Its time to take a deeper look at the Sigma SD15 versus Sony WX80, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SD15 (5MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the SD15 (APS-C) and WX80 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The SD15 was launched 3 years earlier than the WX80 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SD15 scores vs the WX80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma SD15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma SD15 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Sigma SD15 has got physical measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Sigma SD15 versus Sony WX80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SD15 vs the WX80.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SD15 and WX80 is 59 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD15 and WX80.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SD15 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony WX80 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SD15 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.